Chicken Tenders Basket Recipe
Hand battered chicken tenders, hand cut fries, choice of dipping sauce.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Tenders
Hand Cut Fries
Dipping Sauce
Method
Chicken Tenders Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken breast into strips, about 1 inch wide.
- 2
Set up Breading Station
In three separate bowls, place flour in one, beaten eggs mixed with buttermilk in the second, and bread crumbs mixed with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in the third.
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Dip each chicken strip first in the flour, then in the egg mixture, and finally coat it with the bread crumbs. Set aside on a plate.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot (about 350°F or 175°C).
- 5
Fry the Chicken
Carefully place the breaded chicken strips into the hot oil. Fry for about 5-6 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Hand Cut Fries Preparation
- 6
Prepare the Potatoes
Wash and peel the russet potatoes. Cut them into strips, about 1/4 inch thick.
- 7
Soak the Fries
Soak the cut fries in cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch.
- 8