Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsRosie's Diner AuroraChicken Tenders Recipe

Chicken Tenders Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Juicy chicken tenders, lightly seasoned and fried, served with diner fries, coleslaw and your choice of ranch, BBQ or

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Ingredients

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Chicken Tenders

Fries

Method

Chicken Tenders

  1. 1

    Prepare Chicken

    Slice the chicken breasts into strips, about 1 inch wide.

  2. 2

    Marinate

    In a bowl, mix buttermilk with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Add chicken strips and marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

  3. 3

    Prepare Breading

    In one bowl, place the flour. In a second bowl, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, mix bread crumbs with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.

  4. 4

    Bread the Chicken

    Remove chicken from the marinade, allowing excess buttermilk to drip off. Dredge each strip in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and finally coat in the bread crumb mixture.

  5. 5

    Fry the Chicken

    In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry chicken tenders in batches, about 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.

Fries

  1. 6

    Prepare Potatoes

    Wash and peel the potatoes, then cut them into sticks (about 1/4 inch thick).

  2. 7

    Fry the Fries

    Heat oil in a separate skillet or deep fryer. Once hot, fry the potato sticks in batches until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels and season with salt.

Coleslaw

  1. 8

    Prepare Vegetables

    Shred the cabbage and carrots using a grater or food processor.

  2. 9

    Mix Dressing

    In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

  3. 10

    Combine

    Mix the shredded cabbage and carrots with the dressing in a large bowl. Toss well to combine and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving.

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