Crisp Lemon-Curry Chicken Tenders
These baked chicken tenders are coated in Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs and lightly spiced with paprika, salt, and pepper, then served with a bright lemon-curry sauce. The sauce balances tart lemon juice with white sugar and warm curry powder, making the tender chicken a straightforward choice for a family dinner or casual gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crisp Lemon-Curry Chicken Tenders, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 40 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 36
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- 2
Stir paprika, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Beat eggs in another bowl. Place bread crumbs in a third bowl.
- 3
Sprinkle seasoning over chicken pieces. Dip pieces in beaten egg, then dredge in bread crumbs. Arrange chicken pieces in a single layer on the prepared pan.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, turning halfway through.
- 5
Meanwhile, stir sugar, lemon juice, and curry powder together in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes.
- 6
After the chicken has cooked for 15 minutes, remove it from the oven and drizzle lemon sauce over the top. Return to the oven and bake for 5 more minutes.
- Calories 469.09 kcal High 23%
- Protein 49.51 g Good Source 99%
- Carbohydrate 52.46 g 19%
- Total Fat 7.38 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 1.82 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High --
- Cholesterol 222.57 mg High 74%
- Sodium 688.13 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 4.57 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 28.3 g --
- Added Sugars 2.52 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 83.39 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 3.76 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 227.75 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 28.67 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.12 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.49 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Crisp Lemon Curry Chicken Tenders is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Chicken Breast, and Curry Powder. Each serving provides about 469.09 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crisp Lemon-Curry Chicken Tenders made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Chicken Breast, Curry Powder, Eggs. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crisp Lemon-Curry Chicken Tenders?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 469.09 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crisp Lemon-Curry Chicken Tenders easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Crisp Lemon-Curry Chicken Tenders healthy?
- Crisp Lemon-Curry Chicken Tenders has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 469.09 calories and 49.51 g of protein, or 99% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 688.13 mg (30% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.82 g (9% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.52 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Eggs, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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