Chicken Tenderloins Recipe
Chicken tenders are fried to perfection & served with a side of our homemade cream gravy or your choice of dipping sauce.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Tenderloins
Cream Gravy
Method
Chicken Tenderloins
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Rinse the chicken tenderloins under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Set Up Breading Station
In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Dip each chicken tenderloin first into the flour mixture, then into the egg mixture, and finally back into the flour mixture to coat thoroughly.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Chicken
Carefully add the breaded chicken tenderloins to the hot oil, cooking in batches if necessary. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 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 with cream gravy or your choice of dipping sauce.
Cream Gravy
- 7
- 8
Add Milk
Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the gravy thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- 9
Season the Gravy
Add salt and black pepper to taste, and stir to combine. Remove from heat.
