Sep 24 2026
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Cornmeal Crusted Chicken Tenders With Fries & Homemade Ranch Recipe

Inspired by Maddie's Place
Time45m
Serves3

Half (3) $8.50 | Full (6) $14.50

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Ingredients

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For the Chicken Tenders

For the Fries

For the Homemade Ranch

Method

For the Chicken Tenders

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Cut the chicken breast into strips and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.

  2. 2

    Set Up Breading Station

    In three separate bowls, place flour, beaten eggs mixed with milk, and cornmeal.

  3. 3

    Bread the Chicken

    Dip each chicken strip first in flour, then in the egg mixture, and finally coat with cornmeal.

  4. 4

    Fry the Chicken

    Heat oil in a deep skillet and fry the chicken tenders until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

For the Fries

  1. 5

    Cut the Potatoes

    Slice the potatoes into fries and soak in water for 30 minutes.

  2. 6

    Fry the Fries

    Heat oil in a deep fryer and fry the potatoes until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

For the Homemade Ranch

  1. 7

    Mix Ranch Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, garlic powder, dill, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.