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Healthy Garlic Parmesan Crispy Chicken Tenders

by StudioLink Recipe.
May 10, 2025
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Made by Karim Saad (Ice Karim Cooks)

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Crunchy cornflake-coated chicken gets a creamy garlic-Parmesan finish, with parsley and chili flakes adding a fresh, spicy touch.

30 min

OPTIONAL MARINATING

Bake or air fry

COOKING METHOD

165°F

CHICKEN INTERNAL TEMP

Servings:  1 crispy chicken tender

Calories:  222 calories

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  •   1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced into 8 strips)
  •   salt
  •   pepper
  •   1 tsp brown sugar
  •   1/4 tsp garlic powder
  •   1/4 tsp onion powder
  •   1/4 tsp chili powder
  •   1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  •   1/2 tsp paprika
  •   1/8 tsp curry powder (optional)
  •   1 egg
  •   2 tbsp cornstarch
  •   4 cups cornflakes
  •   avocado oil
  •   1/2 cup cottage cheese
  •   1/2 cup light mayonnaise
  •   2-5 cloves garlic
  •   1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  •   4 tbsp butter (melted)
  •   parsley (chopped, for garnish)
  •   chili flakes (for garnish)
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Ingredients are subject to availability at local stores. Unavailable items will be automatically substituted at best-effort.

Directions

  1. Season. Mix CHICKEN STRIPS with the salt, pepper, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cayenne, paprika, optional curry powder, EGG, and CORNSTARCH.
  2. Marinate. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or overnight, or proceed immediately as the creator allows.
  3. Coat. Crush the CORNFLAKES and dredge the chicken until well coated. Lightly brush or spray with AVOCADO OIL.
  4. Cook. Bake or air fry until cooked through and the thickest part reaches 165°F. See the cooking clarification below.
  5. Blend sauce. Blend COTTAGE CHEESE, light mayonnaise, garlic, PARMESAN, and melted butter until smooth.
  6. Finish. Brush sauce onto one side of the cooked tenders. Top with chopped parsley and chili flakes.

Cooking clarification: The original caption allows baking or air frying but does not specify temperature or duration. These details still need confirmation.

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