Jul 13 2026

Chicken Tenders Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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For the Chicken Tenders

For the Dipping Sauce

Method

Preparing the Chicken Tenders

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Cut the chicken breast into strips, approximately 1 inch wide. Pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

  2. 2

    Set Up Breading Station

    In three separate shallow bowls, place the flour in the first bowl, beat the eggs in the second bowl, and place the breadcrumbs mixed with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in the third bowl.

  3. 3

    Bread the Chicken

    Dredge each chicken strip in flour, shaking off the excess. Then dip it in the beaten eggs, followed by the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.

  4. 4

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot (about 350°F or 175°C).

  5. 5

    Fry the Chicken Tenders

    Carefully add the breaded chicken strips to the hot oil in batches, avoiding overcrowding the pan. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.

  6. 6

    Drain and Serve

    Remove the chicken tenders from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve warm.

Preparing the Dipping Sauce

  1. 7

    Mix the Sauce

    In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, honey, mustard, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well blended.

  2. 8

    Serve

    Serve the dipping sauce alongside the chicken tenders for an added flavor kick.

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