Description
Whip up Lemon Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders for a dinner that’ll have your family begging for seconds. Crispy, tangy, and packed with flavor, these tender chicken strips make weeknight meals a breeze.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Protein:
- 1 pound chicken tenders
Cheese and Coating:
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Liquids:
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat the oven to precisely 400°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for your chicken tenders.
- Blend ½ cup grated parmesan, ½ cup breadcrumbs, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon dried oregano in a shallow mixing bowl.
- Whisk 1 tablespoon lemon juice with 2 tablespoons olive oil in a separate bowl to create a light coating liquid.
- Dunk each chicken tender into the zesty lemon-oil mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Roll the moistened tender directly into the seasoned parmesan-breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to help the coating adhere completely.
- Arrange the coated tenders on the prepared baking sheet, keeping them evenly spaced for consistent cooking.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated 400°F oven and bake for exactly 18 minutes, checking that the exterior turns golden and crispy.
- Remove the tenders from the oven and let them rest for 3 minutes to seal in the juices before serving.
Notes
- Pat chicken tenders dry before coating to help the breading stick better and create a crispier exterior.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest, most vibrant flavor that will make your chicken sing with zesty brightness.
- Grate your own Parmesan cheese instead of using pre-grated for a richer, more authentic taste that melts perfectly into the breading.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular breadcrumbs with almond flour or crushed gluten-free crackers to keep the same crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg