Description
Lemon Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders deliver a zesty punch that will make your taste buds dance with delight. Crispy on the outside and tender inside, these chicken strips bring restaurant-quality flavor straight to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika or Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Blend minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Massage the marinade thoroughly into 1 lb chicken tenders. Refrigerate for 25 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Arrange three shallow dishes: first with ½ cup flour, second with 2 beaten eggs, third with ½ cup Parmesan, 1 cup panko, and 1 tsp optional spices.
- Roll each marinated tender in flour, ensuring complete coverage. Shake off excess.
- Dunk floured tender into egg wash, allowing excess to drip back into dish.
- Transfer tender to Parmesan-panko mixture. Press coating firmly onto chicken, creating an even layer.
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375F.
- Carefully place breaded tenders into hot skillet. Cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165F.
- Transfer cooked tenders to paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
- Arrange tenders on serving platter. Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately with preferred dipping sauce.
Notes
- Let the chicken marinate at least 20 minutes for deeper flavor infusion and tender meat.
- Press the breadcrumb coating firmly onto each tender to create a crispy, even crust that won’t fall off during cooking.
- Choose a hot skillet or preheated oven to ensure a golden, crunchy exterior while keeping the inside juicy.
- For gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with almond flour and use gluten-free breadcrumbs without losing any crunch.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 343 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg