Paula Deens Italian Chicken Sticks

Crispy, golden, and bursting with flavor, Paula Deen’s Italian Chicken Sticks are the ultimate comfort food with a gourmet twist. These tender, juicy chicken strips are coated in a flavorful blend of Italian-style breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and aromatic seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano. Pan-fried to perfection in olive oil, they deliver a satisfying crunch with every bite while maintaining moist, perfectly cooked chicken inside. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Serve these irresistible chicken sticks with your favorite dipping sauces—think marinara or creamy ranch—for a delightful, family-friendly dish that’s sure to disappear fast! Perfect for keywords like "Italian chicken tenders," "easy fried chicken recipe," and "Paula Deen chicken."

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Chicken tenders
• 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 Eggs
• 2 tablespoons Milk
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.25 cup Olive oil (for frying)

Directions

Step 1

Prepare three shallow bowls. In the first bowl, place the flour. In the second bowl, beat the eggs with the milk. In the third bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Step 2

Pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels.

Step 3

Dredge each chicken tender in the flour, making sure it is fully coated. Shake off any excess flour.

Step 4

Dip the floured chicken tender into the egg mixture, ensuring it is evenly coated.

Step 5

Roll the chicken tender in the seasoned breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere the coating.

Step 6

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 7

Working in batches if necessary, place the breaded chicken tenders into the skillet, ensuring they do not overcrowd the pan.

Step 8

Cook the chicken tenders for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Step 9

Transfer the cooked chicken sticks to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 10

Serve the Italian chicken sticks warm with your favorite dipping sauce, such as marinara or ranch.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(885.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2895.5

Total Fat 163.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 621.5mg	0%
Sodium 6680.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 219.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.1g	0%
Total Sugars 14.3g
Protein 127.6g	0%

Vitamin D 95.0IU	0%
Calcium 519.5mg	0%
Iron 15.0mg	0%
Potassium 1654.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.4%

Protein: 17.9%

Carbs: 30.7%