Crunchy Lemon-Garlic-Parmesan Chicken Tenders

Chicken tenders are breaded with garlic, Parmesan cheese, and lemon-pepper panko bread crumbs in this crunchy chicken tender recipe. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 mins
• Total Time: 18 mins
• Calories: 366 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 pound chicken tenders
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1 cup lemon pepper panko bread crumbs
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 0.5 cup flour
• 0.5 teaspoon granulated onion
• 0.33333334326744 cup grapeseed oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pound out chicken tenders with a meat mallet until very thin. Remove membranes.

Step 2

Set up a breading station with 3 shallow dishes. Combine flour, 1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, paprika, granulated onion, and pepper in the first bowl; mix until well combined. Whip eggs and remaining Parmesan cheese together in the second dish. Pour panko bread crumbs into the third dish.

Step 3

Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat until oil reaches 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 4

Dredge chicken tenders in flour mixture, shaking off excess flour. Then dip tenders into egg mixture, and finally into panko bread crumbs, pressing to make sure panko adheres.

Step 5

Pan-fry chicken tenders in the hot oil until browned, about 90 seconds on each side. Remove tenders to a lined drip tray to drain excess fat before serving.