Best 9 Lemon Herb Chicken Tenders Recipes

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Are you looking for a flavorful and zesty dish that will tantalize your taste buds? Lemon herb chicken tenders are an easy-to-make, delicious meal that requires minimal ingredients and cooking time. This delectable dish features tender chicken coated in a crispy, aromatic coating made with fresh lemon juice, herbs, and spices. Whether you're in the mood for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive appetizer for your next gathering, this recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SIMPLE LEMON HERB CHICKEN



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This is a simple, quick and delicious dish. All you need are a few spices and, of course, the chicken! The amount of spices are completely up to you. You can add more or less according to your taste. Enjoy!

Provided by Carolyn Stilwell

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pan-Fried

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 lemon
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pinch dried oregano
2 sprigs fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Cut lemon in half, and squeeze juice from 1/2 lemon on chicken. Season with salt to taste. Let sit while you heat oil in a small skillet over medium low heat.
  • When oil is hot, put chicken in skillet. As you saute chicken, add juice from other 1/2 lemon, pepper to taste, and oregano. Saute for 5 to 10 minutes each side, or until juices run clear. Serve with parsley for garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 94.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

LEMON CHICKEN TENDERS



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This a great recipe that my family loves. It's fairly quick and easy, and you more than likely don't have to go out and buy any new ingredients!

Provided by J. Roderick

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Breaded

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
½ cup sugar
½ cup lemon juice
1 ½ teaspoons curry powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In a bowl, stir together paprika, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle seasoning over chicken pieces. Dip pieces in egg, then dredge in bread crumbs. Arrange chicken pieces in a single layer in an aluminum foil-lined 15x10-inch jelly roll pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, turning once.
  • In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stir together sugar, lemon juice, and curry powder, stirring until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes.
  • Drizzle lemon sauce over chicken, return to oven, and bake 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.2 calories, Carbohydrate 48.5 g, Cholesterol 191.8 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 46.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 867.3 mg, Sugar 27 g

LEMON HERB BAKED CHICKEN TENDERS



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Lemon Herb Baked Chicken Tenders are bright, zesty, and easy to prepare; they only require 30 minutes of marinating time and bake in 20 minutes!

Provided by Sara Maniez

Categories     dinners

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1.5 pounds chicken tenders, get the freshest chicken, I usually get organic or at least hormone-free, vegetarian-fed chicken
1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, washed, chopped, plus more for serving (you can also use a variety of whatever fresh herbs that you have on hand, I also used Winter Savory and Rosemary)
1/4-1/2 cup olive oil, the more oil you use, the more "juice" you will have for serving
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Kosher salt, or amount to taste
1/4-1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper medley, or amount to taste
1 teaspoon (1 clove) minced garlic, optional
1 fresh, ripe lemon, sliced for serving and to bake with
1-2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • In a 9 x 13-inch baking dish, mix all the marinade ingredients (olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped herbs/parsley, salt, and pepper), and coat the chicken tenders in it. Marinade chicken for at least a half-hour before cooking; you can also marinate for a few hours or overnight. The chicken tenders will only taste better the longer it is marinated.
  • When the chicken tenders are done marinating, add 1-2 tablespoons of butter on top, bake in a 425 degree F oven for 15-20 minutes. You can turn once halfway through (although I never bother to). Allow cooling 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1433 calories, Carbohydrate 66 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 186 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 103 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 64 grams protein, SaturatedFat 19 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 2867 milligrams sodium, Sugar 9 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 76 grams unsaturated fat

LEMON-HERB ROAST CHICKEN DINNER



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Here's the one-and-done chicken recipe you didn't know you needed-until now! It's easy enough to pull off with a couple of standard veggies, like carrots, potatoes and onions and flavorful aromatics, like rosemary, thyme and garlic. Toss the whole lot together in your trusty 13x9, and set your chicken on top. As the chicken cooks, its drippings add incredible flavor and tender texture to the veggies below. Give this dish a try, and we think you'll understand why we consider this the new essential chicken dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb baby red potatoes, halved
1 cup peeled, 1-inch cubed carrots
1 cup chopped onions
1 (3 to 4 lb) whole chicken, giblets removed
5 sprigs fresh thyme
1 sprig fresh rosemary
5 cloves garlic
1 small lemon, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix melted butter, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper. Stir in potatoes, carrots and onions. Pour into baking dish.
  • Rub chicken all over with remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Place thyme, rosemary, garlic and lemon wedges in cavity of chicken. If desired, tie legs together with 6-inch piece of cooking twine.
  • Place chicken, breast side down, on top of potato and vegetable mixture. Roast 30 minutes; carefully turn chicken breast side up. Continue to roast 25 to 35 minutes longer, until legs move easily when lifted or twisted (at least 165°F in thickest part of thigh) and potatoes are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 44 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1/4 Chicken and 1 Cup Vegetables, Sodium 1090 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1 g

LEMON-PEPPER FRIED "CHICKEN" TENDERS



Lemon-Pepper Fried

Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these not-so-chicken tenders satisfy that craving because the tofu is soaked in a "not chicken" broth, yielding an umami flavor. Don't be tempted to skip the pressing of the tofu-that's crucial in removing its liquid so it can soak up that broth.

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Two 14-ounce packages firm tofu
3 cups "no chicken" broth (or broth made with no chicken base)
Peanut or canola oil, for frying
1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
1 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup lemon-pepper seasoning, plus more for sprinkling
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup vegan mayonnaise
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon dried dill
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the lemon-pepper "chicken": Place the tofu on a layer of paper towels on a cutting board. Top with more paper towels. Place a pot over the top and fill with heavy cans to press the excess liquid from the tofu. Let stand for 30 minutes.
  • Cut the tofu into strips. Soak the strips in the broth in a bowl for 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, make the ranch dip: Stir together the mayonnaise, almond milk, parsley, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder and dill in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • For the lemon-pepper "chicken": Pour enough oil to reach halfway up the sides of a cast-iron skillet. Heat the oil to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with a wire rack.
  • Make the "buttermilk" by stirring together the almond milk and vinegar in a shallow dish. Let stand, whisking occasionally, for 10 minutes to develop a tangy flavor. Combine the flour, cornstarch, lemon-pepper seasoning and salt and pepper to taste in a separate shallow dish.
  • Dip the tofu strips in the "buttermilk," then dredge in the flour mixture. Fry, in batches, turning occasionally, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain on a wire rack and sprinkle with additional lemon-pepper seasoning while still hot. Serve hot with the ranch dip.

LEMON-HERB CHICKEN TENDERS



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Keep chicken tenders in the freezer for quick weeknight meals. They defrost in a flash in the microwave. Here's how to make them a family favorite.

Categories     dinner     main dish

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 tsp. dried oregano, crumbled
1/4 tsp. salt
1 lb. chicken tenders

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the lemon juice, oil, oregano, and salt. Add the chicken tenders, cover, and marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature or 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  • Coat a grill rack or broiler-pan rack with cooking spray. Preheat the grill or broiler. Grill or broil the chicken 4" from the heat source, turning once, for 5 minutes, or until no longer pink and the juices run clear.

LEMON-HERBED CHICKEN TENDERLOINS



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Make and share this Lemon-Herbed Chicken Tenderloins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 36m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lbs chicken tenderloins
2 -3 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary (or 1/2 t. dried)
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1/2 t. dried)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or 1/2 t. dried)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (or 1/2 t. dried)
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Place tenderloins in a flat dish with sides.
  • In a small bowl, mix together all lemon juice, mustard, and herbs; pour marinade over the chicken.
  • Marinate for 30 minutes and up to 12 hours, covered, in the refrigerator.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat; add in the tenderloins; saute for 3 minutes on each side until they are just cooked through.
  • Remove from heat immediately so they remain tender; serve.

LEMON HERB CHICKEN



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Our home economists created this mouthwatering main course. A flavorful sauce nicely glazes the tender moist chicken.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Dash pepper
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • In a nonstick skillet, brown chicken in oil on both sides over medium heat. Add the broth, basil, garlic, lemon juice, rosemary, lemon zest and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove chicken and keep warm. , Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into pan juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 307mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMON HERB CHICKEN



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There's no skin on this bone-in chicken breast; it's topped with herbs, thin slices of lemon, and a lettuce leaf to seal in moisture.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 skinless, bone-in chicken breast halves (8 to 9 ounces each)
1/4 cup fresh tarragon leaves
3 cloves garlic, minced
Coarse salt
1 thinly sliced lemon
4 large, soft lettuce leaves
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Place chicken breast halves in a single layer on a heatproof plate. Sprinkle tarragon leaves and garlic over chicken; season with salt. Arrange lemon slices on top. Lay lettuce leaves over chicken.
  • In a 12-inch skillet fitted with a round rack, bring 1 inch of water to a simmer over medium heat. Place plate with chicken on rack. Cover; simmer until chicken is cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes (add more water as needed).
  • Transfer chicken to serving plates; discard lettuce. Pour steaming juices into a small bowl; stir in mustard. Spoon sauce over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 43 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh herbs for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but use half the amount called for in the recipe.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken tenders. Cook them in batches if necessary to ensure that they cook evenly.
  • Cook the chicken tenders until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside and cooked through on the inside. This will take about 5-7 minutes per side.
  • Serve the chicken tenders with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular options include ranch dressing, honey mustard, and barbecue sauce.

Conclusion:

Lemon herb chicken tenders are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend lunch. The combination of lemon and herbs gives the chicken tenders a bright and flavorful taste that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal that is also delicious, give lemon herb chicken tenders a try.

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