Chicken Tenders Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the chicken
Cut the chicken breasts into strips, about 1 inch wide. Pat them dry with paper towels and set aside.
2
Set up the breading station
In three separate shallow bowls, place the flour mixed with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in the first bowl. In the second bowl, beat the eggs. In the third bowl, place the bread crumbs.

3
Bread the chicken
Take each chicken strip and coat it first in the flour mixture, then dip it into the beaten eggs, and finally coat it with bread crumbs. Press the bread crumbs onto the chicken to ensure they stick well.
4
Heat the oil
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. You can test if the oil is hot enough by dropping a small piece of bread into the oil; it should sizzle.
5
Cook the chicken tenders
Carefully place the breaded chicken strips into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the skillet. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
6
Drain and serve
Once cooked, remove the chicken tenders from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.