Dexter’s Chicken Tenders Recipe
With your choice of a side and our homemade honey mustard.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Tenders
Honey Mustard Sauce
Method
Chicken Tenders Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken breasts into strips, about 1 to 1.5 inches wide.
- 2
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Dip each chicken strip first in the flour, shaking off excess, then into the egg, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Place coated chicken tenders on a plate.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 5
Fry the Chicken Tenders
Fry the chicken tenders in batches, cooking for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- 6
Drain and Serve
Transfer cooked tenders to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil, then serve warm.
Honey Mustard Sauce Preparation
- 7
Mix the Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and salt.
- 8
Whisk Together
Whisk the mixture until smooth and well combined.
- 9
Taste and Adjust
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning or sweetness by adding more honey or salt if desired.
- 10