Description
Crispy garlic parmesan chicken tenders bring irresistible flavor to classic comfort food. Juicy chicken coated in a golden, herb-infused crust delivers a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) chicken breast tenderloins or breasts cut into strips
Coating Ingredients:
- 2 cups (240 grams) corn starch
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 egg whites
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
Liquid and Frying Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) buttermilk
- Oil for frying
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) garlic parmesan salad dressing
- 2 teaspoons grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Craft a flavorful marinade by whisking egg whites, buttermilk, and crushed garlic cloves into a smooth liquid mixture.
- Submerge chicken strips completely in the aromatic marinade, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Refrigerate for at least half an hour to enhance flavor absorption.
- Create a crispy coating by blending corn starch, grated parmesan, garlic salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a shallow dish.
- Carefully remove chicken strips from marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip away. Thoroughly dredge each strip in the seasoned corn starch mixture, pressing gently to ensure complete coverage.
- Warm oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers with potential. Gently place coated chicken tenders into the hot oil, maintaining a consistent temperature.
- Cook chicken for 3-5 minutes per side, rotating once to achieve a golden-brown exterior and ensuring the internal temperature reaches safe cooking levels.
- Transfer crispy tenders to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil and maintain crispiness.
- Whisk together garlic parmesan dressing, additional black pepper, and extra grated parmesan cheese to create a luxurious dipping sauce.
- Plate the hot, crispy chicken tenders alongside the creamy garlic parmesan sauce, inviting immediate enjoyment of this delectable dish.
Notes
- Marinate overnight for deeper flavor penetration and more tender meat.
- Replace buttermilk with Greek yogurt or non-dairy alternatives for dietary variations.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature for safe consumption.
- Pat chicken dry before coating to help breading adhere better and create crispier texture.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg