Tender chicken breast pieces are baked with a tasty breadcrumb coating flavored with lemon and Parmesan cheese.

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Are Baked Chicken Tenders Healthy?

Chicken breast is a lean source ofhigh-quality protein.

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Baking chicken tenders significantly decreases the amount of oil required compared to deep-frying.

Using less oil generally leads to fewer calories consumed.

What Goes Well with Baked Chicken Tenders?

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Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Lightly coat with cooking spray; set aside.

Cut each chicken breast half lengthwise into 3 strips.

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In a small bowl, beat together egg whites, water and lemon peel.

In another small bowl, stir together breadcrumbs and cheese.

Dip chicken strips in egg white mixture, then in breadcrumb mixture, turning to coat.

Overhead view uncooked chicken tenders on a baking sheet with parchment paper for Baked Chicken Tenders recipe

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Arrange strips on prepared baking sheet.

Lightly coat chicken strips with additional cooking spray.

If desired, serve with barbecue sauce.

Overhead view cooked chicken tenders on a baking sheet with parchment paper for Baked Chicken Tenders recipe

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