Crunchy Lemon-Garlic-Parmesan Chicken Tenders
Description
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.
Ingredients
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1 pound chicken tenders
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1/2 cup flour
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1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
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1 teaspoon granulated garlic
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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1/2 teaspoon granulated onion
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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2 large eggs
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1 cup lemon pepper panko bread crumbs
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1/3 cup grapeseed oil
Directions
1
Pound out chicken tenders with a meat mallet until very thin. Remove membranes.
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.
3
Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat until oil reaches 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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.
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.