Description
Crispy, savory chicken tenders with a bright lemon and Parmesan flavor twist, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil or cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Combine breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well until evenly combined.
- Coat each chicken tender in the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated for maximum flavor.
- Place the coated chicken tenders onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one.
- Drizzle or spray with olive oil for an extra crispy finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the tenders are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce!
Notes
For a casual dinner party, offer a variety of dips to accompany the chicken tenders. Fresh herbs can also be added for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken tenders, lemon garlic, parmesan, crispy chicken, easy recipe, family dinner