Description
These Pecan-Crusted Chicken Tenders are a delightful combination of crunchy pecans, savory Parmesan, and tender chicken. Perfect for a family-friendly meal or a party snack, these flavorful tenders are easy to make and sure to please.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter for frying
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs.
- In another bowl, combine chopped pecans, panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken tender into the egg, then press into the pecan mixture, coating thoroughly.
- Place coated tenders on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle olive oil or melted butter over the tenders.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Notes:
- For extra crunch, toast pecans lightly before chopping.
- You can also pan-fry the tenders in olive oil for a crispier texture.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and serve with honey mustard or ranch dip.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 580 milligrams
- Fat: 28 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 12 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 36 grams
- Cholesterol: 110 milligrams
