Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsAmherst Oyster BarChicken Tenders Recipe

Chicken Tenders Recipe

Inspired by Amherst Oyster Bar
Time45m
Serves4

Served with fries.

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Ingredients

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For the Chicken Tenders

For the Fries

Method

For the Chicken Tenders

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Cut the chicken breast into strips about 1 inch wide.

  2. 2

    Set Up Breading Station

    In three separate shallow bowls, place the flour in the first bowl, beaten eggs in the second bowl, and breadcrumbs mixed with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in the third bowl.

  3. 3

    Bread the Chicken

    Coat each chicken strip first in flour, then dip in egg, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Press the breadcrumbs onto the chicken to ensure they stick well.

  4. 4

    Heat the Oil

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

  5. 5

    Fry the Chicken Tenders

    Carefully add the breaded chicken strips to the hot oil, cooking in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.

  6. 6

    Drain and Serve

    Remove the chicken tenders from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve hot.

For the Fries

  1. 7

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Wash and peel the potatoes. Cut them into fries approximately 1/4 inch thick.

  2. 8

    Soak the Fries

    Soak the cut fries in cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch, then drain and pat dry.

  3. 9

    Heat the Oil for Frying

    In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).

  4. 10

    Fry the Potatoes

    Carefully add the fries to the hot oil in batches. Fry for about 4-5 minutes, or until they are golden and crispy.

  5. 11

    Season and Drain

    Remove the fries from the oil and drain on paper towels. Season immediately with salt and pepper to taste.

  6. 12

    Serve

    Serve the fries hot alongside the chicken tenders.

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