Description
Juicy chicken tenders coated in crispy panko crust, baked to perfection, and tossed in a zesty hot honey lemon sauce with crumbled feta cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup hot honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Set up breading station: one bowl with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper mixed together.
- Dip each chicken tender first in flour, then egg, then panko mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- While chicken bakes, in a small bowl whisk together hot honey, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Remove chicken from oven and immediately drizzle with the hot honey lemon sauce. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top. Garnish with parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For extra crispy tenders, spray lightly with cooking oil before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: American