Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Chicken Tenders
Fries
Method
Chicken Tenders
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken breast fillets into strips, about 1 inch wide.
- 2
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Dip each chicken strip first into the flour, then into the egg, and finally coat it well with the breadcrumb mixture.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large frying pan, heat 2 cups of cooking oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Chicken
Carefully add the breaded chicken strips to the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Fries
- 6
Prepare the Potatoes
Wash and peel the russet potatoes. Cut them into thin strips, about 1/4 inch thick.
- 7
Soak the Fries
Place the cut fries in a bowl of cold water and let them soak for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch.
- 8
Heat the Oil for Fries
In a separate pan, heat 2 cups of cooking oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- 9
Fry the Fries
Drain the soaked fries and pat them dry with a paper towel. Carefully add them to the hot oil and fry in batches for about 5-7 minutes or until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 10
Season the Fries
While fries are still hot, sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste.