6 Zesty Spring Recipes

Parmesan Chicken Tenders (4 of 6)

Parmesan Chicken Tenders(4 of 6)

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders
• 3 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• Ground pepper
• 1 1/4 cups Parmesan, grated
• 3/4 cup Italian-style seasoned bread crumbs

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
2. Brush 1 tablespoon of oil over each on lined baking sheets.
3. Place buttermilk in a large bowl.
4. Add the chicken tenders and stir to coat.
5. Let stand at least 15 minutes and up to 30 minutes.
6. While waiting, mash garlic with salt in a medium bowl.
7. Whisk in the vinegar and then the remaining 1/2 cup of oil.
8. Season with pepper.
9. Transfer the vinaigrette to a serving bowl.
10. Stir Parmesan and bread crumbs in a pie dish.
11. Remove the chicken tenders from the buttermilk and dredge them in the bread crumb mixture to coat.
12. Arrange the coated chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheets, spacing evenly.
13. Drizzle remaining 2 tablespoons of oil over the chicken tenders and bake until they are cooked through and golden brown, about 12 minutes.
14. Serve with vinaigrette.