Kitchen notes · a little help before you start

Crispy Chicken Tenders

Name: Crispy Chicken Tenders
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 each egg (large); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice (or juice of 1/2 a lemon); 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped); 2 teaspoons garlic (minced); 3/4 teaspoon salt (to season); 1/4 teaspoon cracked pepper; 28 ounces 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 parmesan cheese (fresh grated); As Needed Black pepper

A crisp Parmesan crumb makes these chicken tenders especially inviting to pick up. There's lemon and garlic behind the coating, with a little parsley in the mix. Bring them out golden and enjoy the crunchy outside with the tender chicken underneath, adding the suggested honey mustard if you fancy it.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
Original yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 15 listed

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AppetizersDinnerAmericanAppetizers & snacksChickenPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: 30 minutes or lessBakingBaked & roasted

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Appetizers · Appetizers & snacks · Dinner
Primary protein: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Cooking method: Baking · Baked & roasted
Preparation & total time: Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less

A few quick notes

1. Let tenders sit in egg mixture

Dip the chicken in the whisked egg mixture while you prepare the separate breadcrumb bowl.

2. Press crumbs on lightly

Dredge the coated tenders in the crumb mixture, using light pressure to give them an even coating.

3. Turn during baking

Flip the tenders after the first baking stage so they finish cooking on their other side.

Get to know the ingredients

Two kinds of crumbs

Combine panko with regular breadcrumbs, choosing garlic, herb or Italian seasoned crumbs if you'd like the listed extra flavor.

Freshly grated Parmesan

Mix the freshly grated Parmesan into the breadcrumb bowl with paprika, garlic powder and onion powder.

Chopped fresh parsley

Whisk chopped parsley into the egg mixture with lemon juice, garlic, oil and seasonings before adding chicken.

The last little job

Choose the golden finish

Bake until cooked through; the optional final broil gives the crumb its golden, crispy finish.

A little more help as you go

Optional longer marinade

The covered chicken can refrigerate in its egg mixture for the longer optional marinating window before breading.

Lightly spray before baking

Arrange the crumbed tenders on the prepared tray and spray lightly with cooking oil before baking.

A few questions you might have

Can I choose a different paprika?

Mild paprika is listed, with sweet, smoky or spicy paprika also allowed for the breadcrumb mixture.

Is there a dipping sauce suggestion?

For honey mustard sauce, mix mayonnaise, Dijon and honey. Salt and white vinegar are optional.

Must I use the longer refrigerator marinade?

It's optional if time allows; you can skip the longer marinating stage when needed.

Does lemon juice go into the crumbs?

Whisk it into the egg mixture. The crumbs and Parmesan are combined separately before coating the chicken.

How do I prepare the baking sheet?

Lightly grease it with cooking oil spray or a light coating of oil before adding the breaded tenders.

Any more cooking tips?

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 1/2 cup of a whole egg mayo 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1/4 cup of honey MIX WELL. OPTIONAL: Season with a pinch of salt and flavour with 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of white vinegar.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: cafedelites.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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