Description
Deliciously crispy chicken tenders coated with a zesty lemon garlic marinade and a crunchy breadcrumb mixture.
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (or juice of ½ a lemon)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cracked pepper
- 28 ounces chicken tenders
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup regular breadcrumbs (garlic, herb, or Italian seasoned)
- 1 teaspoon mild paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Dip chicken tenders into the egg mixture and let them sit for 5 minutes while preparing the breadcrumb mixture.
- In another bowl, combine both breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and Parmesan cheese.
- Dredge the egg-coated chicken in the breadcrumb mixture, lightly pressing to ensure an even coat.
- Arrange the tenders on the baking sheet and lightly spray with cooking oil spray.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Flip the tenders and continue to bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until cooked through. Broil for the last 2-3 minutes for that irresistible golden crispy crumb.
Notes
Freshly minced garlic brings a brighter flavor than powdered, and adding lemon zest enhances the citrus flavor beautifully. Leftover tenders can be reheated in the oven to restore crispiness.
