Description
Crispy, zesty, and cheesy chicken tenders baked on a single sheet pan — a perfect weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken tenders
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Cooking spray or olive oil
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking spray or olive oil.
- In a shallow bowl, combine panko, Parmesan, lemon zest, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs and Dijon mustard.
- Dip each chicken tender in the egg mixture, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Place coated chicken tenders on the prepared sheet pan.
- Lightly spray the tops with cooking spray or drizzle with a little olive oil.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
- Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
For extra crispiness, broil the chicken tenders for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking. Serve with a side of roasted veggies or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: chicken tenders, lemon parmesan, sheet pan, easy dinner, baked chicken