Chicken Tenders Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare Chicken
Cut the chicken breast into strips about 1 inch wide. This will ensure even cooking and a good size for dipping.
2
Set Up Breading Station
In one bowl, place the all-purpose flour. In a second bowl, whisk the eggs until well blended. In a third bowl, combine the bread crumbs, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.

3
Coat Chicken with Flour
Take each chicken strip and coat it evenly in the flour, shaking off any excess.
4
Dip in Egg
Next, dip the floured chicken strip into the whisked eggs, ensuring it is fully covered.
5
Coat with Bread Crumbs
Finally, roll the chicken strip in the bread crumb mixture, pressing lightly to adhere the crumbs to the chicken.

6
Heat Oil
In a large frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). You can test if the oil is ready by dropping a small piece of bread into it; if it sizzles, it's ready.
7
Fry Chicken Tenders
Carefully add the breaded chicken strips to the hot oil in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
8
Drain Excess Oil
Once cooked, remove the chicken tenders from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.