Chicken Tenders Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Seasoning
Cooking
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Trim any excess fat from the chicken breast and cut it into strips, approximately 1 inch wide.
- 2
Set Up the Breading Station
In three separate shallow bowls, place the flour, beaten eggs, and a mixture of breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
Seasoning
- 3
Breading & Cooking
- 4
Bread the Chicken
Take each chicken strip, coat it in the seasoned flour, then dip it into the beaten eggs, and finally coat it with the breadcrumb mixture. Ensure each strip is evenly coated.
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a large frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 6
Fry the Chicken Tenders
Carefully place the breaded chicken strips into the hot oil. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Do not overcrowd the pan; fry in batches if necessary.
- 7
Drain and Serve
Once cooked, remove the chicken tenders from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve warm.

