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Ingredients
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Catering
Method
Catering
- 1
Prep and preheat
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2
Chicken preparation
Rinse and pat dry 6 cups of chicken breast; cut into uniform strips suitable for kid-sized tenders.
- 3
Coating mix
In a shallow dish, combine 2 cups breadcrumbs with 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese and a pinch of salt if desired.
- 4
Moisture step
In a separate small bowl, whisk 0.25 cup water to create a thin coating for the chicken to help the breadcrumb mixture adhere.
- 5
Coat chicken strips
Dip each chicken strip into the water, then roll in the breadcrumb-parmesan mixture, pressing gently to ensure full coating.
- 6
Bake the tenders
Place coated strips on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 15 minutes. Flip and bake an additional 10-12 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- 7
Prepare sides
While the chicken bakes, wash and cut baby carrots into sticks and slice apples into thin wedges.
- 8