Description
These Lemon Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and bursting with flavor. They’re coated in a delicious breadcrumb mixture with Parmesan cheese and baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (or juice of 1/2 a lemon)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, to season
- 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 28 ounces chicken tenders
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup regular breadcrumbs (garlic, herb, or Italian seasoned for extra flavor)
- 1 teaspoon mild paprika (or sweet, smoky, or spicy)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking tray/sheet with cooking oil spray or a light coating of oil. Set aside.
- Make Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, oil, lemon juice, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate Chicken (Optional): Dip chicken tenders into the egg mixture and let sit for 5 minutes while preparing the crumb mixture. Optionally, cover and allow to marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour (if time allows).
- Make Breadcrumb Mixture: In another bowl, combine both breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and Parmesan cheese.
- Coat Chicken: Dredge the egg-coated chicken in the breadcrumb/Parmesan mixture, lightly pressing to evenly coat.
- Bake: Arrange tenders on the baking sheet/tray and lightly spray with cooking oil spray. Bake for 10 minutes. Flip and bake for a further 5-10 minutes or until cooked through. (Broil in the last 2-3 minutes for a golden crispy crumb!)
Notes
- Marinating: Chicken tenders develop a deeper flavor when marinated in the egg mixture. If you don’t have time, you can skip this step.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, such as marinara or honey mustard.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
