High Protein Crispy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders

43 mins
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Slice the chicken breasts into medium strips.
  2. 2Pierce the chicken strips with a meat tenderizer to make them more tender.
  3. 3Place the chicken strips into a glass baking dish.
  4. 4Season the chicken with smoked paprika, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
  5. 5Mix the chicken thoroughly to coat it evenly with the seasonings.
  6. 6Break two eggs into a separate glass baking dish.
  7. 7Whisk the eggs until well combined.
  8. 8Dip the seasoned chicken strips into the whisked egg, ensuring they are fully coated.
  9. 9Cut the potatoes into cubes.
  10. 10Place the cubed potatoes on a baking sheet.
  11. 11Season the potatoes with salt, smoked paprika, oregano, and onion powder.
  12. 12Mix the potatoes to coat them evenly with the spices.
  13. 13Crush the cornflakes inside a plastic bag to create crumbs.
  14. 14Pour the crushed cornflakes onto a plate.
  15. 15Dip the egg-coated chicken tenders into the cornflake crumbs, pressing to ensure a thick and even coating.
  16. 16Place the coated chicken tenders on a baking sheet lined with baking paper.
  17. 17Sprinkle the chicken tenders with a little more smoked paprika.
  18. 18Put the baking sheet with the chicken tenders into an air fryer or oven.
  19. 19Set the air fryer or oven to 185°C (375°F) for 15 minutes.
  20. 20In a bowl, combine light mayo, sriracha, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and a squeeze of lemon.
  21. 21Whisk the sauce ingredients until well combined and smooth.
  22. 22Arrange the cooked crispy garlic parmesan chicken tenders and roasted potatoes on a serving plate with the dipping sauce in the center.
  23. 23Garnish the chicken tenders and potatoes with grated parmesan and finely chopped fresh parsley.

Ingredients

  • 500 g Raw Chicken Breast
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1.5 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1.5 Tsp Oregano
  • 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 3 Tsp Olive Oil
  • 90 g Cornflakes
  • 1 Medium or Large Egg
  • 30 g Parmesan
  • finely chopped Fresh Parsley
  • 500 g White Potatoes
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Paprika
  • 1 Tsp Oregano
  • 1 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 2 Tsp Olive Oil
  • 50 g Light Mayo
  • 25 g Sriracha
  • Garlic Powder
  • Smoked Paprika
  • squeeze Lemon

Equipment

cutting boardknifemeat tenderizerglass baking dishbowlforkbaking sheetbaking paperair fryer or ovenwhiskserving plate

Tips

  • For extra crispiness, ensure the chicken tenders are well coated with cornflakes.
  • Air frying or oven baking provides a healthier and crispy result.