Chicken Tenders Recipe
Crispy chicken tenders served with a side of fries.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Tenders
Fries
Method
Chicken Tenders
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken breast into strips, about 1 inch wide.
- 2
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Coat each chicken strip in flour, then dip it in the egg, and finally coat it with the bread crumb mixture. Ensure each piece is well coated.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot (about 350°F or 175°C).
- 5
Fry the Chicken
Carefully add the breaded chicken strips to the hot oil in batches. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 6
Fries
- 7
Prepare the Potatoes
Peel the potatoes and cut them into thin strips, about 1/4 inch wide.
- 8
Soak the Fries
Soak the cut potatoes in cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch. Drain and pat dry.
- 9
Heat the Oil for Frying
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 10
Fry the Potatoes
Carefully add the soaked and dried potato strips to the hot oil in batches. Fry for about 5-6 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.
- 11
Drain and Season
Remove the fries from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle with salt while still hot.
- 12
Serve
Serve the crispy fries alongside the chicken tenders.
