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Crispy Chicken Tenders Recipe

Inspired by 1 Elgin Restaurant

Time45m

Serves4

Served with aioli or plum sauce, choice of fries or salad.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Tenders

1 pound Chicken breast

1 cup 00 bread flour

1/2 cup Cornstarch

2 large Eggs

1/2 cup Milk

2 cups bread crumbs

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 tsp Watkins paprika

1 tsp Watkins garlic powder

2 cups oil for frying

Aioli or Plum Sauce

1 cup Mayonnaise

2 cloves Garlic

1 tbs ReaLemon lemon juice

1/4 tsp Celtic sea salt

0 to taste plum sauce

Fries or Salad

2 medium Potatoes

4 cups mixed greens

2 tbs olive oil

1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/2 tsp white, green, and black pepper

Method

Prepare Chicken Tenders

Cut Chicken

Cut the chicken breast into strips.

Prepare Breading Station

Set up three bowls: one with flour mixed with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder; one with beaten eggs and milk; and one with bread crumbs.

Bread the Chicken

Dip each chicken strip first in the flour, then in the egg mixture, and finally coat with bread crumbs.

Fry Chicken Tenders

Heat Oil

In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.

Fry Chicken

Fry the breaded chicken strips in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Drain

Remove the chicken tenders and drain on paper towels.

Make Aioli

Combine Ingredients

In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt to taste.

Prepare Fries or Salad

Prepare Fries

Cut potatoes into thin strips, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and bake or fry until crispy.

Prepare Salad

Toss mixed greens with olive oil, salt, and pepper for a fresh salad.