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Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken Tenders with Garlic-Herb Yogurt Dip
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Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken Tenders with Garlic-Herb Yogurt Dip

A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.

Course: Main Course, Condiments, Lunch, Others
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • For the dip:
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
  • 1 garlic finely grated or chopped (about 1/2 teaspoon, small clove
  • 1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons chive finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons parsley finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons basil finely chopped
  • kosher salt to taste, coarse, freshly ground
  • black pepper to taste, coarse, freshly ground
  • FOR THE CHICKEN:
  • 2 tablespoons butter 30g unsalted
  • 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumb
  • 1 ½ pounds chicken tender or boneless, skinless breasts cut into strips
  • kosher salt to taste, coarse kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper to taste, coarse kosher salt and freshly ground
  • 2 garlic finely grated or minced (about 1 tablespoon, cloves
  • 1 teaspoon lemon finely grated zest
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard smooth

Instructions

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  1. Heat oven to 425ºF
  2. Make the dip:In a small bowl, add lemon juice and garlic. Let sit for 5 minutes (this mellows the raw garlic flavor). Mix in yogurt and herbs; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
  3. Prepare the chicken: On medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter in an 8-inch skillet. When butter stops foaming, add panko bread crumbs and season with a good pinch salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often until crumbs are deep golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add crumbs to a shallow baking dish and set aside.
  4. Dry the chicken well and season with salt and pepper. In a large bowl, mix together garlic, lemon zest, mayonnaise and mustard. Add chicken and mix well to coat each piece.
  5. Lightly spray an oven-safe wire rack with oil spray and place it over a rimmed baking sheet. Dip chicken pieces into bread crumb mixture, pressing to adhere as many bread crumbs as possible. Shake off any excess and place breaded chicken on the wire rack. Bake until cooked through and golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Serve with herb yogurt dip.