Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBernie's DinerChicken Tender Basket Recipe

Chicken Tender Basket Recipe

Inspired by Bernie's Diner
Time45m
Serves2

four crispy chicken tenders, served with your choice of fries, tots, or cup of soup

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Ingredients

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Chicken Tenders

Fries or Tots

Method

Preparing Chicken Tenders

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Cut the chicken breast into strips about 1 inch wide and season with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.

  2. 2

    Set Up Breading Station

    In three separate shallow bowls, place flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and bread crumbs in the third.

  3. 3

    Bread the Chicken

    Dip each chicken strip first in flour, then in the beaten eggs, and finally coat with bread crumbs, pressing gently to adhere.

  4. 4

    Heat Oil

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

  5. 5

    Fry the Chicken

    Carefully place breaded chicken strips in the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.

  6. 6

    Drain

    Remove the chicken tenders from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Cooking Fries or Tots

  1. 7

    Prepare Fries or Tots

    Follow the instructions on the package of frozen french fries or tater tots, typically baking or frying until crispy.

Optional Soup Preparation

  1. 8

    Make the Soup

    In a pot, combine chicken broth, vegetables, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

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