Seasoned Chicken Fingers

I love easy dinners. I get out of work fairly late, so on the nights I work we either need things that have been prepped before (hello, freezer meals!) or things that are easy to make. I stumbled across this on the Tastefully Simple website, and it is a definite hit! It's just a basic breading recipe, but the addition of the different seasonings makes a huge difference in it.

You can use any of your favorite seasonings--I've tried three different TS seasonings so far, because I always have them on hand, but use whatever seasonings you like. If you don't have any on hand, I definitely recommend using something with garlic, and some type of Italian seasoning.

I love making dinners like this. Add some veggies, and you're good. And, best thing: my boys love chicken tenders! I honestly don't make them very often, casseroles are my go-to more often than not, but these are always a hit. Nate prefers the garlic, and boys don't seem to have any preference.

Want to make something like this, but can't decide what flavors to do? Do two! Most recently when I made this, I split the bread crumbs & parmesan in two separate bags. Then, I just added 1 tablespoon of one seasoning to one bag, and the other to the second bag. Once that was done, I just made sure to keep them separated on the pan. (There really wasn't a lot of color difference between the two, so keeping them separated made it easier.)

If you are looking for an easy dinner recipe--enjoy!

Printable Recipe

Seasoned Chicken Fingers

Ingredients

Chicken:

• 1 cup bread crumbs
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons Pizzeria, Garlic Garlic, Fiesta Party, or other seasoning
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips

Dip (optional):

• 1 tablespoons Pizzeria, Garlic Garlic, Fiesta Party, or other seasoning
• ⅓ cup sour cream
• ⅓ cup mayonnaise

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425°.
2. Place bread crumbs, parmesan, and 1-2 tablespoons seasoning in a gallon resealable bag. Place beaten eggs in shallow dish.
3. In batches, coat chicken strips with egg and place in bread crumbs; shake to coat. Place on a large greased baking sheet.
4. Bake 15-25 minutes or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 170°. (This will depend on size of strips.)
5. Meanwhile, if desired, combine sour cream, mayonnaise and 1 tablespoon seasoning in a small bowl; serve with chicken fingers.

Yield/Time

8 servings, ¼ of large breast each

40 minutes

Nutrition Facts *I calculate nutrition facts for reference only, this is not done scientifically

170/serving + 60/Tablespoon dip

Source (for original): Tastefully Simple

Remember, comments are loved! What's your favorite way to have chicken?

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Crispy Garlic Parmesan Chicken & Zucchini

Anyone still have buckets of zucchini? As in, literally bucketfuls of zucchini? That's the way it was at my grandparent's/mom's garden this year, but it's always like that. I have quite a bit in the freezer, but they keep telling me to take more home. Who am I to say no? ;)

I love to just lightly batter and fry it, but this year I made the effort to do more with it. That meant there was quite a lot of "zucchini" searches on Pinterest and my favorite blogs.

This recipe struck me as soon as I saw the title-- garlic, parmesan, chicken, and zucchini all in one? Yes, please!! I am not a huge fan of frying chicken, but trust me--this is worth it!! This is crispy, golden perfection, with tons of zucchini (and/or summer squash!) to go with it!

We had almost as much summer squash as zucchini, so I of course had to add summer squash too. Gabriel is currently going through an "I don't like summer squash" phase, which can be interesting. While he was more than willing to eat his zucchini and chicken, I had to convince him to eat the summer squash. How I did it? Reminded him that he likes garlic and parmesan, and this has lots of each. And, that summer squash is basically the same as zucchini, we pick them from plants that look just alike. 

I love it when I successfully use logic on my 4 year old. It make me feel like maybe we've got this parenting thing down. (Until, you know, there is a full scale temper tantrum because I did something like stir his chocolate milk when he wanted to.) 

Hopefully, if you are feeding this to small children, you have as much luck as I did getting them to eat their veggies. (Well, this time, at least.) 

Printable Recipe

Crispy Garlic Parmesan Chicken & Zucchini

Ingredients

1. 5 Tablespoons butter, divided
2. 1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
3. 1/4 cup plus 1 Tablespoon grated parmesan, divided
4. 2 tablespoon flour
5. 3 teaspoons Garlic Garlic (or garlic powder, or 3 garlic cloves), divided
6. 2 Chicken Breasts, sliced in half
7. 1 medium-large zucchini or summer squash, sliced
8. Salt
9. Pepper

Directions

1. In a large skillet, over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons butter.
2. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a shallow dish. In another shallow dish combine breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, flour, and 2 teaspoons Garlic Garlic. (If using garlic cloves, see step #4.) Dip the chicken in the butter, and then coat in the bread crumb mixture and place in skillet.
3. Cook on each side for about 4-7 minutes until the outside is crispy and the chicken is cooked throughout. (Will depend on thickness of breasts.) Set aside on plate.
4. Add the zucchini to the skillet and saute until tender. (If using garlic cloves, add with the zucchini.) Add salt, pepper, remaining parmesan, and remaining garlic. Add the chicken back to the skillet and heat for a couple minutes.
5. Serve immediately.

Yield/Time

4-6 servings

30-40 minutes

Nutrition Facts

362 per half breast *I calculate nutrition facts for my use only, this is not done scientifically

Source (for original): The Recipe Critic

Remember, comments are love! What's your favorite way to serve zucchini?

Tastefully Simple info: If you are interested in making a purchase, you can purchase through my page, or just search and select "Serena Lee" as your consultant. Obviously, if you are not local and already have a consultant.... purchase through them online, or contact them! Shop local, as always! Disclaimer: I am paid a small amount with each purchase, based on sales, made through myself as a consultant. You are helping to support my baking addiction, thank you! ;)