Chicken Tender Dinner Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Tenders
Side Salad
Dipping Sauce
Method
Chicken Tenders Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken breasts into strips about 1 inch wide. Pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Set Up Dredging Stations
In one shallow bowl, place the flour mixed with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. In another bowl, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, place the bread crumbs.
- 3
Dredge the Chicken
Coat each chicken strip first in the flour mixture, then dip it in the egg, and finally coat it with bread crumbs. Ensure they are well-coated.
- 4
Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken strips in batches, cooking for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Side Salad Preparation
- 5
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash and dry the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion.
- 6
Make the Salad
In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- 7
Dress the Salad
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
Dipping Sauce Preparation
- 8
Mix the Sauce
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, honey, and mustard. Mix well until smooth.
