Chicken Tenders (Lemon Garlic Parmesan)
These crispy oven-baked chicken tenders are packed with lemon, garlic, and parmesan flavors, coated in crunchy Panko and seasoned breadcrumbs for the perfect golden bite.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 egg large
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or juice from half a lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ¾ teaspoon salt for seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 28 ounces chicken tenders
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup regular seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon mild paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together egg, olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Coat chicken tenders in the marinade and let rest for 10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix together Panko breadcrumbs, seasoned breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and parmesan.
- Dredge each tender in the breadcrumb mix and press lightly to coat.
- Place coated tenders on the baking tray in a single layer.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden and cooked through.
- Serve warm with side of choice.
Notes
For extra crispness, broil the tenders for 2-3 minutes at the end or use your air fryer to bring the coating back to life when reheating.