Parmesan Chicken Tenders – Drizzle Me Skinny! Recipe enthusiasts

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Calling all chicken lovers! I”m hitting the reset button this week and returning to my WW journey, so I’m on the hunt for delicious and healthy recipes that fit my plan. While zero-point options are great, sometimes you just crave flavorful protein that doesn’t break the bank. These parmesan chicken tenders are the perfect answer! These crispy tenders are packed with bold parmesan and garlicky goodness, making every bite a flavor explosion. They’re incredibly satisfying and perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, a game-day spread, or a satisfying lunch option. The best part? Each serving clocks in at just 3 Weight Watchers points making them a guilt-free indulgence. So, ditch the bland chicken and upgrade your meal game with these flavorful parmesan chicken tenders. They’re sure to become a new family favorite, and who knows, they might just inspire you to reignite your health journey along the way!

Three reasons why you need to make this recipe!

Who doesn’t love chicken tenders? 

Regular chicken tenders most likely are too high in calories and points to fully enjoy while on Weight Watchers, unless you want to be left hungry. These parmesan chicken tenders give you everything you need – filling, low calorie, and high in protein. 

They’re fantastic for meal prep. 

You get four servings of four chicken tenders in just one batch. It’s perfect for packing work lunches for the rest of the week. 

Parmesan Chicken Tenders are great for the family. 

Want a family dinner you can fully enjoy with them while still staying on track with your weight loss goals? Everyone will love these chicken tenders, and they’re so easy to make! 

Ingredients you need to make Parmesan Chicken Tenders: 

  • 24 oz boneless skinless chicken breast (I used 4- 6oz breasts)
  • ½ cup panko crumbs
  • 5 tablespoons parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • Dash of salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoon flour
  • 2 eggs

How to make Parmesan Chicken Tenders (step by step): 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F.  
  2. Cut the chicken into strips. The size really depends on how big or small you like your strips. I wanted 4 servings so I did 16 strips to have 4 servings of 4 chicken strips.
  3. In a bowl or ziplock bag, mix together the panko, parmesan, garlic, salt,  pepper and Italian seasoning. Place the mixture on a flat surface like a plate, and then put the flour on a separate, similar flat surface. Whisk the 2 eggs together in a bowl.
  4. Roll the chicken pieces in flour, then dip in the egg, and then coat in the panko/cheese mixture.
  5. Place all the strips on a baking tray. I lined mine with parchment paper.  Bake it in the oven for approximately 25 minutes, turning it over a few times while cooking. Enjoy! 

Makes 4 servings. Nutrition info for 4 chicken tenders: Calories 352,  Fat 10 g, Saturated fat 3.44 g,  Carbs 9 g,  Fiber .1 g, Sugars .27 g, Sodium 533.53 mg, Protein 56 g. 

WW Points For Parmesan Chicken Tenders

  • Boneless skinless chicken breast 0 points
  • Panko crumbs 6 points
  • Parmesan cheese grated 5 points
  • Garlic powder 0 points
  • Salt and pepper 0 points
  • Italian seasoning 0 points
  • All purpose flour 2 points
  • Eggs 0 points

3 points per 4 chicken tenders based on the WW app recipe creator.  

If you’re using an older version of WW, check out these points below. 

Personal Points- 2-5 depending on your 0PP foods 

Freestyle SP- (blue & purple) 2 using WW recipe builder

Smart Points- (green) 5 using SP calculator

Points Plus- 7 using PP calculator

Different ways to change up this recipe: 

  • Use seasoned panko crumbs if you want a quicker version! 
  • You can also try using crushed protein chips like Quest chips instead of panko crumbs to lower the points even more. 
  • Use my zero point ranch for a delicious (zero point!) dipping sauce. 
  • You could cook these in an air fryer if you prefer that over an oven. 

Tips and Tricks for Making Parmesan Chicken Tenders: 

  • These parmesan chicken tenders will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days. They do not freeze well. I suggest popping them in the air fryer to help them crisp up before eating any leftovers. 

Similar recipes you’ll enjoy: 

parmesan chicken fingers

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2-5pp, 2 SP blue & purple, 5SP green