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CHICKEN TENDERS RECIPE



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Healthier chicken tenders cooked in a simple delicious sauce. The chicken tenderloins turn out so tender, juicy, succulent, and flavorful.

Provided by Diana

Categories     Main Course

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoon butter (divided)
1 pound (450g) chicken tenderloins (chicken mini fillets)
2 teaspoons paprika
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 cloves garlic (minced or crushed)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped - for garnish)

Steps:

  • Add olive oil and melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan/skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the chicken tenders, season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Cook for 3 minutes on each side (season each side as you cook).
  • Make room for the garlic, melt the remaining butter, and add the garlic. Cook for 30 seconds or until the garlic becomes fragrant.
  • Season with Italian seasoning, and cook for one more minute.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of water to the pan to deglaze it, and scrape off any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan (that's where all of the good flavor is).
  • Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or basil leaves, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 117 mg, Sodium 631 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BAKED CHICKEN TENDERS



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Chicken tenders may be known as a kid favorite, but it's hard to find an adult who doesn't enjoy them just as much. And there's a lot to love when a crisp, golden brown coating meets juicy, tender chicken strips. This weeknight version strays slightly from the traditional deep-fried recipe: It can be pan-fried (see tip below), but it shines when baked in the oven. Proper chicken tenders, or the smaller muscle underneath the breast, can be hard to find, but boneless, skinless breasts - from chicken, or even turkey - sliced into thin strips are an excellent stand-in. For a little punch, feel free to add cayenne, crushed red-pepper flakes or fennel seed, or ground cumin to the flour mixture. Lastly, this version is paired with an herbed yogurt dip, but it can also be served with ketchup.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     dinner, lunch, finger foods, poultry, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups full-fat Greek yogurt, labneh or sour cream
1/4 cup finely chopped chives
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped dill
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, finely grated or chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 large eggs, beaten to blend
2 cups bread crumbs (preferably panko or other coarse bread crumbs)
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Make the dip: Mix yogurt, chives, parsley, dill, lemon juice and garlic in a small bowl; season with salt and plenty of pepper. Set aside.
  • Prepare the chicken: Heat oven to 450 degrees. Cut chicken breasts lengthwise into about 1 1/4-inch-wide strips. Season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
  • Mix together flour and paprika in a medium bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Place eggs in a large bowl and whisk with 1 teaspoon water. Season with salt and pepper. Put bread crumbs in a large bowl or shallow baking dish, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Working with few pieces at a time, toss the chicken in the flour mixture, making sure it's evenly coated. Shake off excess flour, and dip into egg wash. Shake off any excess.
  • Dip chicken into bread crumb mixture a few pieces at a time, pressing to adhere as many bread crumbs as possible. Shake off any excess, and set chicken aside on a large plate.
  • Place breaded chicken strips on a foil- or parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, and bake until one side is beginning to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Using tongs or a spatula, flip chicken and continue to cook until the other side is golden brown and crisp, another 6 to 8 minutes. Serve with herbed yogurt dip.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 765, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 70 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 60 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 972 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PARMIGIANO AND HERB CHICKEN BREAST TENDERS



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This recipe is so versatile: serve these tenders hot or cold. Cold, pair them with pasta salad. Hot, they're good as is with a simple mixed green salad. Or, top the tenders with tomato sauce and cheese, and serve them with a side of spaghetti for an extra tender quick Chicken Parm.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 BIG servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

Olive oil, for frying
1 1/2 pounds chicken breast tenders
Salt and pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten with 1/4 cup water
2 cups Italian style bread crumbs
1 cup shredded Parmesan
6 sprigs or stems fresh thyme leaves, stripped and chopped, 2 to 3 tablespoons
6 sprigs fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped, 3 tablespoons
2 handfuls chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Chicken Parmigiano, recipe follows
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small white onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14 ounce) can chunky style crushed tomatoes
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 cup chicken broth or stock
A handful fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces
Coarse salt
1 1/2 cups shredded provolone
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1 pound spaghetti, cooked to al dente

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place a nonstick cookie sheet in oven with a tin foil liner.
  • Heat 1/2-inch oil in a large nonstick skillet or frying pan over medium to medium high heat.
  • Season chicken tenders with salt and pepper. Wash hands. Place flour in a shallow dish. Beat eggs with water in a second dish along side the flour. In a third dish, combine the breading ingredients. Coat chicken in flour, then egg, then bread and cheese mixture. To keep your hands clean, ask for plastic gloves at the butcher counter. To ease your clean up, try using disposable tin pie tins for the flour, egg and bread crumbs.
  • Cook chicken until deeply golden on each side, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to cookie sheet in preheated oven and finish off for another 5 minutes cooking time. Cook chicken 5 or 6 tenders at a time in a single layer, adding additional oil if necessary. If the chicken begins to brown too quickly lower heat slightly. Serve chicken hot or cold with green salad or, complete as a Parmigiano.
  • Set water on to boil for pasta and prepare according to package directions for al dente. Before coating chicken, add oil, onions and garlic to a saucepan to cook medium low heat. Stir occasionally for 10 minutes while you are working on the chicken. Add both cans of tomatoes and a cup of chicken broth and bring sauce to a bubble. Reduce heat to a simmer until ready to serve. Stir in torn basil and season sauce with salt, to your taste.
  • Place a little of the sauce on the chicken tenders, top with the shredded provolone and Parmigiano. Place in oven or broiler to melt the cheese and then serve. Coat the hot, cooked pasta lightly with sauce then serve.
  • Enjoy!

CHICKEN AND HERBS



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Judy Sargent of Rome, New York sent the recipe for this moist and tender chicken. Nicely seasoned with a variety of herbs, it's easy to prepare...but seems special enough for company.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 bone-in chicken breast halves (2 pounds)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon grated onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/8 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Arrange chicken in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Whisk together the oil, onion, garlic, thyme, salt, rosemary, pepper, sage, marjoram and hot pepper sauce. Pour over chicken. , Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 30-40 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting occasionally. Remove and discard skin from chicken. Sprinkle with parsley. Drizzle with juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 373mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HERBED CHICKEN TENDERS



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This is such a light, easy, yet flavorful way to cook chicken! I couldn't believe it when my kids actually fought over "who got more".....There were no leftovers when I made this, and I actually used this as the meat in a wonderful fettuccine Alfredo! Just delicious!

Provided by Stacky5

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lbs chicken breast tenders
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp. dried rosemary)
1/8 teaspoon thyme
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Wash and drain chicken breast tenders.
  • Mix all of the other ingredients (except for the olive oil) in a small bowl and whisk thoroughly.
  • Rub the herb mixture onto the chicken tenders thoroughly, until coated well on both sides of the chicken.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
  • Add chicken to pan and sauté approximately 4 minutes on each side, until the color is lightly golden brown.

HERBED SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN



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I use my slow cooker to prepare these well-seasoned chicken breasts that cook up moist and tender. My daughter, who has two young sons to keep up with, shared this great recipe with me several years ago. I now rely on cooking chicken in a Crock Pot many days a week.-Sundra Hauck, Bogalusa, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon browning sauce, optional
4 bone-in chicken breast halves (8 ounces each)
1/2 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients and, if desired, browning sauce; rub over chicken. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker; add broth. Cover and cook on low until chicken is tender, 4-5 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 392mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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