Crispy Chicken Tenders

by Karina

Oven Baked Chicken Tenders with lemon garlic flavours, coated in a golden parmesan Panko crumb! Oven fried, crispy chicken strips with an irresistible crunch!

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice ((or juice of 1/2 a lemon))
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt (to season)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 28 ounces (800 g) chicken tenders
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup regular breadcrumbs ((garlic, herb or Italian seasoned for extra flavour))
  • 1 teaspoon mild paprika ((or sweet, smoky, spicy))
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking tray / sheet with cooking oil spray, or a light coating of oil. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, oil, lemon juice, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper.
  3. Dip chicken tenders into egg mixture and let sit for 5 minutes while preparing crumb mixture. OPTIONAL: Cover and allow to marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour (if time allows).*
  4. In another bowl, combine both breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and parmesan cheese.
  5. Dredge the egg coated chicken in the breadcrumb/parmesan mixture, lightly pressing to evenly coat.
  6. Arrange tenders on the baking sheet / tray and lightly spray with cooking oil spray. 
  7. Bake for 10 minutes. Flip and bake for a further 5-10 minutes or until cooked through. (Broil in the last 2-3 minutes for a golden crispy crumb!)