Chicken Tenders Recipe
Freshly breaded and cooked to order
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Ingredients
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For the Chicken Tenders
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken breasts into strips, about 1 inch wide.
- 2
Set Up Breading Station
In three separate shallow bowls, place the flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and breadcrumbs mixed with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in the third.
Cooking
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Dredge each chicken strip in flour, shaking off excess. Dip in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the cooking oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 5
Fry the Chicken Tenders
Carefully add the breaded chicken strips to the hot oil in batches, avoiding overcrowding. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 6
Drain and Serve
Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked tenders to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve immediately.