Lemon Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders Recipe
Lemon Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders are a crispy, flavorful dish featuring tender chicken strips coated in a zesty mixture of Parmesan cheese, garlic, and panko breadcrumbs, baked to golden perfection. Perfect as a delicious and easy weeknight dinner or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
Coating Mix
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Chicken: Slice the chicken breasts into tender-sized strips and season them generously with salt and pepper for balanced flavor.
- Mix Coating: In a bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt to create a savory, crunchy coating.
- Coat Chicken: Drizzle freshly squeezed lemon juice over the seasoned chicken strips, then thoroughly coat each piece in the breadcrumb mixture to cover all sides.
- Bake: Arrange the coated chicken strips in a single layer on the prepared baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve: Remove from oven and optionally drizzle additional lemon juice over the chicken tenders before serving for extra zest.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can broil the chicken tenders for an additional 1-2 minutes at the end of baking, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Ensure chicken strips are evenly sized for uniform cooking.
- You can substitute fresh lemon juice with bottled lemon juice, but fresh yields better flavor.
- Leftover tenders can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven to maintain crispness.
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