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Lemon Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders

Savory Lemon Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders You’ll Love

These Lemon Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders offer a delightful crunch with a zesty and savory flavor, ready in under an hour.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marination Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 tenders
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Tenders or chicken breasts
For the Marinade
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated or Pecorino Romano for stronger taste
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice or bottled lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest omit if fresh lemons unavailable
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano or fresh oregano/Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil or 1 tablespoon fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper or white pepper
For the Breading
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs, preferably Panko or gluten-free breadcrumbs
  • 2 large Eggs, beaten or flax egg as vegan substitute

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Shallow dishes

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Add the chicken tenders to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Let them sit for at least 10 minutes.
  4. Prepare a breading station with three shallow dishes: one filled with beaten eggs, another with Panko breadcrumbs, and the third empty for assembly.
  5. Dip each marinated chicken tender into the beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off, then coat with breadcrumbs.
  6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange breaded chicken tenders in a single layer.
  7. Lightly drizzle the breaded chicken tenders with olive oil.
  8. Bake the chicken tenders in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  9. Once baked, let the chicken tenders rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tenderCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce for an incredible experience.

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