Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsJim 'N Nick's Bar-B-QChicken Tenders Dinner Recipe

Chicken Tenders Dinner Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

4 hand-breaded tenders served with 2 trimmings.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Tenders

Trimmings

Method

Preparation of Chicken Tenders

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Cut the chicken breast into tenders. Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.

  2. 2

    Set Up Breading Station

    Place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and bread crumbs in a third bowl.

  3. 3

    Bread the Chicken

    Dredge each chicken tender in flour, dip in egg, then coat in bread crumbs.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot.

  2. 5

    Fry the Chicken

    Carefully add the breaded chicken tenders to the hot oil. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.

  3. 6

    Drain and Serve

    Remove the tenders from the skillet and drain on paper towels before serving.

Trimmings Preparation

  1. 7

    Cook French Fries

    Prepare the french fries according to package instructions or fry fresh potatoes until crispy.

  2. 8

    Prepare Coleslaw

    In a bowl, mix coleslaw mix with mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper to taste.

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