Chicken Tenders & Fries Entrée Recipe
Four deep fried chicken tenders served with crinkle cut fries, creamy coleslaw & 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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Chicken Tenders
Fries
Coleslaw
Method
Chicken Tenders
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken breasts into strips about 1 inch wide.
- 2
Set Up Breading Station
In three separate bowls, place the flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and optional Cajun or hot sauce seasoning.
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Dip each chicken strip first in the flour, then in the egg, and finally in the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring it is well coated.
- 4
Heat Oil
In a deep skillet or fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Chicken
Carefully add the breaded chicken strips to the hot oil in batches, frying for about 4-5 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Fries
- 6
Heat Oil for Fries
In a separate deep fryer or large pot, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 7
Fry the Fries
Add the crinkle cut fries in batches, frying them for about 4-6 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt while hot.
Coleslaw
- 8
Mix Coleslaw Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, grated carrots, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Toss well to combine.
- 9
Chill Coleslaw
Cover the coleslaw and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.