Key Lime Chicken Tenders
Servings 6
Calories 327kcal
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 tablespoon key lime juice (fresh squeezed or bottled)
- 3/4 cup panko
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon grated key lime zest
Instructions
- In a small, wide bowl melt the butter and stir in the key lime juice.
- In a separate small, wide bowl, mix together panko, breadcrumbs, grated parmesan, garlic powder, salt, pepper, parsley, oregano, and onion powder.
- Cut boneless, skinless chicken breasts in thirds or fourths.
- Dip the chicken into the butter and key lime juice mixture.
- Coat the chicken tenders in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place them on a greased baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes, until cooked through. You can flip the chicken tenders halfway through cooking to help brown both sides.Optional: use a thin, metal spatula/turner to flip the chicken tenders (making sure to scrape up the coating along with the chicken) halfway through cooking to help brown both sides.
- Cook the chicken tenders under the broiler for a couple of minutes to make the tops more golden brown, if desired.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with a little grated key lime zest for added flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 858mg | Potassium: 336mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 565IU | Vitamin C: 3.1mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 1.2mg
