Fresh Chicken Tenders

My kids l.o.v.e chicken tenders, and these are quick and easy to make.  It's really easy to switch up the flavors in your marinade or in the coating, and it's pretty healthy while delivering lots of protein!  Prep ahead for a quick dinner during the week. 

Fresh Chicken Tenders

Ingredients:

·        4 chicken breasts

·        1T olive oil

·        1/2C panko crumbs

·        seasoning of your choice (we use maple bacon)

·        1T fresh shredded parmesan cheese

Directions:
During meal prep: cut the chicken into strips.  Mine were about 1" thick and 3" long (at most).  Put in a glass container and add the olive oil and seasoning.  Mix together until coated.  You can seal this and store in the fridge for a few days if you're prepping meals ahead, or move right into the coating and baking directions below.

·        Heat oven to 350F

·        Put the panko into another bowl and add the parmesan cheese.  

·        Next dip the chicken pieces into the panko and seasoning bowl

·        Place the coated pieces into a glass cooking dish

·        Bake for 15 minutes or so, until lightly golden

·        If you’re really short on time you can also pan fry them in 2tsp of EVOO.  It takes about 5 minutes per side

·        Before serving, cut into each piece to ensure there is no pink.  Cook longer until the pink is gone