Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsChurch Street TavernChicken Tenders Recipe

Chicken Tenders Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Served with bleu cheese or ranch. Add buffalo, BBQ, hot honey, lemon pepper, garlic parm or sweet chili

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Ingredients

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Chicken Tenders

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Cut the chicken breasts into strips and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.

  2. 2

    Set Up Breading Station

    In one bowl, add flour. In the second bowl, beat the eggs. In the third bowl, add panko breadcrumbs.

  3. 3

    Bread the Chicken

    Dredge each chicken strip in flour, dip in egg, and coat with panko breadcrumbs. Repeat until all strips are coated.

  4. 4

    Heat Oil

    In a large skillet, heat cooking oil over medium-high heat until hot.

  5. 5

    Fry the Chicken Tenders

    Fry the chicken tenders in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side.

  6. 6

    Drain and Serve

    Remove the tenders from the oil and let them drain on paper towels. Serve hot with bleu cheese or ranch dressing, and any additional sauces on the side.

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