Chicken Tenders Recipe
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Ingredients
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For the Chicken Tenders
For the Dipping Sauce (optional)
Method
Preparing the Chicken Tenders
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Start by cutting the chicken breasts into strips, approximately 1 inch wide.
- 2
Set Up Your Breading Station
In three separate shallow dishes, place the flour, beaten eggs, and bread crumbs. Season the flour with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Dredge each chicken strip in flour, shaking off any excess. Dip it into the beaten eggs, then coat it with the bread crumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
Cooking the Chicken Tenders
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the cooking oil over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Fry the Chicken
Carefully add the breaded chicken strips to the hot oil in batches, avoiding overcrowding. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- 6
Drain and Serve
Once cooked, transfer the chicken tenders to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauce.
Optional Dipping Sauce
- 7
Mix the Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, honey, mustard, and lemon juice until smooth and well combined.