
Tempura Battered Chicken Tenders Recipe
Served with your choice of Buffalo, honey mustard, or BBQ sauce
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Ingredients
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Tempura Battered Chicken Tenders
Method
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken breasts into strips and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- 2
Make the Tempura Batter
In a bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add ice water until the batter is smooth and slightly thick.
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Batter the Chicken
Dip each chicken strip into the tempura batter, allowing excess to drip off.
- 5
Fry the Chicken
Carefully place the battered chicken strips into the hot oil. Fry in batches for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 6
