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Ingredients
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Chicken Tenders
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken breasts into strips about 1 inch wide and place them in a bowl.
- 2
Season the Chicken
Sprinkle the chicken strips with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Toss to coat evenly.
- 3
Breading the Chicken
- 4
Coat the Chicken
Take each chicken strip and first dip it into the flour, ensuring it is coated on both sides. Shake off any excess flour.
- 5
Dip in Egg
Next, dip the floured chicken strip into the beaten eggs, coating it completely.
- 6
Coat with Breadcrumbs
Finally, roll the chicken strip in the breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure the breadcrumbs adhere. Repeat for all strips.
Cooking
- 7
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- 8
Fry the Tenders
Carefully add the breaded chicken strips to the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 9
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.