Breaded Chicken Tenders with Garlic Herb and Lemon-Dill Sauce

Crispy, golden chicken tenders paired with a zesty herb sauce for a crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner.

Cuisine: American

Category: Quick Meals

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, boneless and skinless, cut into 1-inch strips chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 large, beaten eggs
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a shallow dish, mix 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: In another shallow dish, beat 2 large eggs.
3. Step 3: In a third shallow dish, place 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs.
4. Step 4: Dredge each chicken strip in the flour mixture, then in the beaten eggs, then in the panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere to all sides.
5. Step 5: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add breaded chicken strips in a single layer and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
6. Step 6: While chicken cooks, whisk together 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, and 1 minced garlic clove to make the sauce.
7. Step 7: Serve chicken tenders with lemon-dill sauce on the side for dipping.