Lemon Pepper Chicken Tenders

Ingredients

• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon dried cilantro
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 lb chicken tenders
• ¼ cup chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ¾ teaspoon cornstarch
• Fresh cilantro (to garnish)
• Lemon wedges (to serve)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a baking dish with oil and set it aside.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the marinade ingredients: lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, lemon zest, dried cilantro, onion powder, and salt. Mix well.

3. 3

   Add the chicken tenders to the marinade and coat them thoroughly. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Transfer the marinated chicken to the prepared baking dish.

5. 5

   In the remaining marinade, add chicken stock, paprika, and cornstarch. Mix well.

6. 6

   Pour the mixture over the chicken tenders in the baking dish and bake for 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Baste the chicken with the liquid in the baking dish and continue baking for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

8. 8

   Once done, garnish the chicken with fresh cilantro and serve alongside lemon wedges.