Chicken Tenders (Lemon Garlic Parmesan)

Ingredients

• 1 egglarge
• 2 tablespoon solive oil
• 2 tablespoon slemon juiceor juice of 1/2 a lemon
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsleychopped
• 2 teaspoon sgarlicminced
• 3/4 teaspoon saltto season
• 1/4 teaspoon cracked pepper
• 28 ounce schicken tenders
• 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup regular breadcrumbsgarlic, herb or Italian seasoned for extra flavour
• 1 teaspoon mild paprikaor sweet, smoky, spicy
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheesefresh grated

Instructions

1. 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.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, oil, lemon juice, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper.
3. 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).
4. In another bowl, combine both breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and parmesan cheese.
5. Dredge the egg coated chicken in the breadcrumb/parmesan mixture, lightly pressing to evenly coat.
6. Arrange tenders on the baking sheet / tray and lightly spray with cooking oil spray.
7. 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!)