Description
Deliciously crispy chicken tenders coated with lemon, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat oil in a skillet over medium heat for frying.
- Mix the Coating: In a mixing bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare the Chicken: Dip each chicken tender into the beaten eggs, then dredge in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Cook the Tenders: For baking, place coated tenders on the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway until golden brown. For frying, cook in oil for 5-7 minutes per side until crispy and golden.
- Finish with Lemon: Drizzle cooked tenders with fresh lemon juice before serving. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce!
Notes
Make-ahead: Prepare the breading and coat the tenders a few hours in advance. Air frying alternative: Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken tenders, lemon garlic, Parmesan, easy recipe, comfort food