Lemon Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders
Crispy oven-baked chicken tenders with lemon, garlic, and parmesan.
Equipment
- Baking tray for baking the chicken tenders
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 3.75 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoon cracked pepper
- 28 ounces chicken tenders
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup regular breadcrumbs (garlic, herb, or Italian seasoned)
- 1 teaspoon mild paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking tray with cooking oil spray or a light coating of oil. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. This mixture will help the breadcrumbs stick.
- Dip the chicken tenders into the egg mixture, allowing them to soak for 5 minutes. If time allows, marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour for even more flavor.
- In another bowl, combine both types of breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and parmesan cheese. This will create a flavorful coating for the chicken.
- Dredge each egg-coated chicken tender in the breadcrumb mixture, lightly pressing to ensure an even coat.
- Arrange the coated tenders on the prepared baking sheet and lightly spray with cooking oil to help them crisp up in the oven.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then flip the tenders and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until cooked through. For a golden crispy crumb, broil for the last 2-3 minutes.
Notes
For extra flavor, use seasoned breadcrumbs like garlic, herb, or Italian seasoned ones. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce for a delicious meal.