Jul 14 2026

Chicken Tenders Recipe

Time30m
Serves3

Three chicken tenders served with your choice of dipping sauce. If you like it spicy, we can add Cajun or Frank's Red Hot Seasoning upon request.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Dipping Sauce Options

Method

Preparation of Chicken Tenders

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Cut the chicken breast fillets into strips, about 1-inch wide, to form the chicken tenders.

  2. 2

    Set Up Breading Station

    In three separate bowls, place the flour, whisked eggs, and breadcrumbs. Season the flour with salt and black pepper. If you prefer a spicy flavor, add Cajun seasoning or Frank's Red Hot seasoning to the flour.

  3. 3

    Bread the Chicken

    Dip each chicken strip first in the flour, making sure to coat it evenly. Shake off excess flour, then dip it in the beaten eggs. Finally, coat the chicken in the breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.

Cooking the Chicken Tenders

  1. 4

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet, heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  2. 5

    Fry the Chicken Tenders

    Once the oil is hot, carefully add the breaded chicken tenders in batches. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).

  3. 6

    Drain and Serve

    Remove the cooked tenders from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve immediately with your choice of dipping sauce.

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