Sure, here’s a simple recipe for Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Tenders:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional, for added crunch)
- Cooking spray
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spray the parchment paper with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- In a shallow dish, mix together the all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, and lemon zest.
- In another shallow dish, combine the lemon juice and olive oil.
- Dip each chicken tender into the lemon juice and olive oil mixture, coating both sides evenly.
- Next, dredge the chicken tender in the flour mixture, ensuring it’s coated thoroughly.
- If desired, you can roll the chicken tenders in breadcrumbs after coating them with flour for an extra crispy texture.
- Place the coated chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each piece.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown, flipping halfway through the cooking time.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken tenders from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve your baked lemon pepper chicken tenders with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing or honey mustard, and enjoy!
Feel free to adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences, and you can also add additional herbs or spices for extra flavor. Enjoy your homemade baked lemon pepper chicken tenders!
