One-Pan Baked Parmesan Chicken Tenders
One-Pan Parmesan Chicken Tenders: A quick and easy weeknight dinner that's perfect for busy families. The chicken is coated in a crispy almond flour and Parmesan cheese crust, and baked until golden brown. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce for a delicious and satisfying meal.
This recipe was born out of a need for a quick and easy weeknight dinner that the whole family would love. I wanted something that was flavorful, but also healthy and affordable. After some experimentation, I came up with this recipe for One-Pan Parmesan Chicken Tenders. The chicken is coated in a crispy almond flour and Parmesan cheese crust, and baked until golden brown. The result is a delicious and satisfying meal that's perfect for busy families.
One-Pan Baked Parmesan Chicken Tenders One-Pan Baked Parmesan Chicken Tenders One-Pan Baked Parmesan Chicken Tenders One-Pan Baked Parmesan Chicken Tenders
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 25 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ lemon, juiced
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces.
  3. In a shallow dish, combine almond flour, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  4. Dredge each chicken piece in the almond flour mixture.
  5. Arrange chicken pieces in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  6. Drizzle chicken with olive oil and lemon juice.
  7. Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
  8. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Why It Works
  • The almond flour and Parmesan cheese crust gives the chicken a crispy, golden brown exterior.
  • Baking the chicken on a single layer allows the air to circulate evenly, resulting in evenly cooked chicken.
  • The olive oil and lemon juice add flavor and moisture to the chicken.
  • This recipe is easy to customize to your own taste preferences. You can add different spices or herbs to the almond flour mixture, or use a different type of cheese.