Description
These Lemon Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Tender chicken strips coated in a flavorful mixture of panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and lemon zest, then baked or pan-fried to crispy perfection. Drizzled with a buttery lemon sauce and garnished with fresh parsley, these chicken tenders are sure to be a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Tenders:
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- olive oil spray for baking or 1/4 cup oil for pan-frying
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, or heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Coat Chicken: In one dish, mix flour with salt and pepper. In a second dish, place beaten eggs. In a third dish, combine panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, and lemon zest. Dredge chicken tenders in flour, dip into eggs, then coat with breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Bake or Fry: Place coated chicken on prepared baking sheet, spray lightly with olive oil, and bake for 15–18 minutes, or pan-fry for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Finish: Drizzle with melted butter and lemon juice, sprinkle with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- These chicken tenders pair well with marinara, ranch, or garlic aioli.
- For extra crunch, toast panko in a skillet before breading.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking or Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3–4 tenders
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
