Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Aug 04 2026
RestaurantsMimi's CafeHand-breaded Chicken Tenders Recipe

Hand-breaded Chicken Tenders Recipe

Inspired by Mimi's Cafe
Time30m
Serves4

Made from scratch crispy chicken tenders with ranch and buffalo dipping sauces.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Tenders

Method

Preparation

1

Prepare the Chicken

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

2

Set Up Breading Station

In one bowl, add flour. In the second bowl, beat the eggs. In the third bowl, add breadcrumbs.

3

Bread the Chicken

Dredge each chicken strip in flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.

4

Fry the Chicken

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Fry the breaded chicken strips in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side.

5

Drain and Serve

Remove the chicken tenders and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve warm with ranch and buffalo dipping sauces.

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