Chicken Tender Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Tender Preparation
Method
Preparing the Chicken
- 1
Cutting the Chicken
Begin by slicing the chicken breasts into strips, approximately 1 inch wide, to create chicken tenders.
- 2
Seasoning the Chicken
In a large bowl, season the sliced chicken tenders with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Mix well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated with the seasoning.
- 3
Breading Setup
Set up a breading station: place the all-purpose flour in one shallow dish, the beaten egg in another, and the bread crumbs in a third dish.
- 4
Cooking the Chicken Tenders
- 5
Heating the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the cooking oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- 6
Frying the Tenders
Carefully add the breaded chicken tenders to the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- 7
Draining Excess Oil
Once cooked, transfer the chicken tenders to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
- 8
