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Today, I want to share with you a recipe that’s become a real winner in my kitchen – crispy garlic chicken tenders with a delightful cheesy crust. I promise you, once you try these, they’ll find a permanent spot on your regular menu. They’re just that good!

The combination of cheese, garlic, and mayonnaise creates a fragrant, hearty, and delicious symphony.

Tender garlic chicken tender under a cheesy crispy crust is an excellent opportunity to surprise and delight your guests and loved ones with this simple culinary masterpiece!

Garlic Chicken Tenders

You only need 30 minutes to whip up this tender, juicy, and oh-so-aromatic dish. The secret? Opt for chicken tenders instead of the usual chicken breasts – they bring that extra succulence.

To ensure the chicken is extra tender, delicately tenderize each piece with a mallet. This process allows every bite to absorb the flavors of a luscious sauce crafted from classic homemade mayonnaise, garlic, and a touch of black pepper.

The crispy, cheesy crust from your favorite soft cheese varieties. It’s the kind of dish that makes you the hero of your kitchen.

So, for this delightful garlic chicken tenders, you’ll need (approx.):

Time needed: 32 minutes


– Chicken tenders (1lb)

– Salt and black pepper (to taste)

– Garlic (3-4 cloves)

Mayonnaise (2 table spoons)

– Cheese (3 Oz.)

  1. Step 1

    Start by prepping those chicken tenders – give them a good rinse, cut them into bite-sized pieces (about ½ inch thick for that extra tenderness). Season with black pepper, salt, and garlic generously. Add a dollop of mayo and mix everything together.

    Garlic Chicken Tenders crisps

  2. Step 2

    To ensure the chicken is extra tender, tenderize each piece with a mallet. This process allows every bite to absorb the flavors of a luscious sauce crafted from classic homemade mayonnaise, garlic, and a touch of black pepper.

  3. Step 3

    Now, lay those chicken pieces on parchment paper, pop them into the air fryer at 380°F for 15 minutes. (If you’re using a regular oven, you might need a bit more time)
    Garlic Chicken Recipe

  4. Step 4

    When your chicken tenders are beautifully golden, sprinkle some grated cheese on top. Back into the oven they go for another 10 minutes until you get that glorious golden cheesy crust.

    Cheesy Crispy Garlic Chicken

  5. Step 5

    And there you have it – aromatic garlic chicken tenders with a crispy cheesy crust.

    Garlic Crispy Tenders

  6. Step 6

    For a delightful side, go ahead and serve up some roasted potatoes with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of fragrant rosemary. Enjoy!



    Rosmary Potatoes

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A short video description of the process of making Cheesy Garlic Chicken Tenders

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