Preheat the oven to 425°F. Liberally spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Set aside.
Set Up Dredging Station: 1st - In a shallow bowl whisk together all purpose flour with 1/2 tsp garlic salt
2nd - In a separate shallow bowl whisk 2 large eggs with 2 Tbsp of milk. Season with salt and black pepper to your taste
3rd - In a third shallow bowl whisk together the panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, chopped chives and dry Italian seasoning.
Dredge the chicken pieces through the flour, then the egg wash. Roll in the panko-Parmesan breadcrumbs. Press the breading onto the chicken tenders.
Arrange on baking pan without touching. Spray the chicken liberally with cooking spray.
Bake for 20-22 minutes drizzling with melted butter halfway through baking.
Rest on the pan for 5 minutes then serve with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
a) To brown the chicken breading further at the end of baking turn the oven to broil for 2-3 minutes. b) Adjust the baking time according to the size and thickness of the chicken tenders being prepared.How to Make Air Fryer Chicken Tenders:
Prepare the chicken tenders per the recipe.
Spray on all sides with cooking spray or an oil mister.
Spray the basket of an air fryer with cooking spray.
Cook the chicken tenders at 400°F for 5-6 minutes per side turning halfway through. Spray any dry spots with cooking spray.