Crunchy Parmesan Chicken Tenders
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INGREDIENTS
- 4 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders (about 18)
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/4 cups freshly grated Parmesan
- 3/4 cup Italian-style seasoned bread crumbs
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
- Brush 1 tablespoon of oil over each of 2 heavy large
- lined baking sheets. Place the buttermilk in a large
- bowl. Add the chicken tenders and stir to coat. Let
- stand at least 15 minutes and up to 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mash the garlic with the salt in a medium
- bowl. Whisk in the vinegar and then the remaining 1/2
- cup of oil. Season the vinaigrette, to taste, with
- pepper. Transfer the vinaigrette to a small serving
- bowl.
- Stir the Parmesan and bread crumbs in a pie dish.
- Remove the chicken tenders from the buttermilk and
- dredge them in the bread crumb mixture to coat
- completely, pressing to adhere. Arrange the coated
- chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheets, spacing
- evenly. Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil
- over the chicken tenders and bake until they are
- cooked through and golden brown, about 12 minutes.
- Transfer the chicken tenders to a platter and serve
- the vinaigrette alongside for dipping.


