Chicken Finger Dinner Recipe
4 chicken tenders, fried to perfection.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Tenders
Dipping Sauce (Optional)
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Rinse the chicken tenders under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
- 3
Season Flour
Add salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika to the flour and mix well.
Cooking
- 4
Coat Chicken Tenders
Dip each chicken tender first in the seasoned flour, then in the beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- 5
Heat Oil
In a large skillet, heat the cooking oil over medium-high heat until hot (about 350°F or 175°C).
- 6
Fry Chicken Tenders
Carefully place the breaded chicken tenders in the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 7
Drain Excess Oil
Once cooked, remove the tenders from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Serving
- 8
Prepare Dipping Sauce
In a small bowl, mix together ketchup, mayonnaise, and hot sauce for a simple dipping sauce, or serve your favorite dipping sauce on the side.
- 9
Serve
Serve the crispy chicken tenders hot with the dipping sauce on the side.