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Chicken Tenders dipped in honey mustard sauce.
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Crispy Chicken Tenders

Oven Baked Chicken Tenders with lemon garlic flavours, coated in a golden parmesan Panko crumb! Oven fried, crispy chicken strips with an irresistible crunch!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken tenders, Crispy Chicken Tenders
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 449kcal
Author: Karina

Ingredients

  • 1 egg large
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice or juice of ½ a lemon
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • ¾ teaspoon salt to season
  • ¼ teaspoon cracked pepper
  • 28 ounces chicken tenders
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup regular breadcrumbs garlic, herb or Italian seasoned for extra flavour
  • 1 teaspoon mild paprika or sweet, smoky, spicy
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese fresh grated
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Instructions

  • 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.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, oil, lemon juice, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • 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).*
  • In another bowl, combine both breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and parmesan cheese.
  • Dredge the egg coated chicken in the breadcrumb/parmesan mixture, lightly pressing to evenly coat.
  • Arrange tenders on the baking sheet / tray and lightly spray with cooking oil spray. 
  • 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!)

Notes

*Chicken tenders develop a deeper flavour when marinated in the egg mixture. If you don't have time, you can skip this step.
 

HONEY MUSTARD SAUCE

  • ½ cup of a whole egg mayo
  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup of honey
 
MIX WELL.
 
OPTIONAL: Season with a pinch of salt and flavour with ½ to 1 teaspoon of white vinegar.

Nutrition

Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 172mg | Sodium: 992mg | Potassium: 850mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 3mg