Insanely Addictive Chicken Tenders

The original name for the recipe this dish is based on is Heroin Chicken Wings. At first I wasn't even thinking about the name of it, and was thinking along the lines of heroic chicken. That makes total sense, I know... but hey I wasn't considering it too carefully. In any case, once I made this I understood the actual meaning. These things are crazy addictive! I made 2 large chicken breasts worth of the tenders and Mike and I polished them all of within a matter of minutes. 

It's a really good thing I didn't make more or I'd be deeply regretting it right now. A word of advice, don't make any more of these than you're willing to eat immediately. Because I dare you to be able to stop yourself from eating them. Just try, seriously. And when you fail I'll be like "Told you so!". Heh.

Also, if you are planning on making more than two chicken breasts worth of tenders, make sure to increase all the cheese and spice amounts. I ran out of the cheese/spice mixture with two chicken breasts and was originally planning on using a third. (So instead I just covered the third in a ton of parmesan and baked it along with them... probably will still turn out good for lunch tomorrow!)

But, don't say I didn't warn you. Once you start eating these, there is no going back. Proceed with caution, faithful readers. :)

Insanely Addictive Chicken Tenders (aka Heroin Chicken)

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 Tbsp dried parsley
• 1 Tbsp dried oregano
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• hot sauce

Directions:

1. Cut chicken breasts into finger-sized pieces and set aside.
2. Preheat the oven to 350 F and line a baking pan with aluminum foil.
3. Combine the parmesan, parsley, oregano, paprika, salt and pepper in a bowl.
4. Combine the olive oil and garlic in a separate bowl.
5. Take each piece of chicken and dip it in olive oil bowl, roll it in the cheese and spices mix, and place in the foil-lined pan.
6. Bake for 40-45 minutes. 
7. Once you've removed them from the oven, place them on a plate and pour as much hot sauce as you desire all over them. 
8. Sit back, relax, and enjoy your newest addiction. 

That's it! Night!