Chicken Tenders Recipe
Crispy chicken tenders served with honey mustard.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Tenders
Honey Mustard Sauce
Method
Preparing Chicken Tenders
- 1
Cut the Chicken
Slice the chicken breast into strips, about 1 inch wide.
- 2
Set Up Breading Station
In three separate shallow bowls, place flour in the first bowl, beaten eggs in the second bowl, and breadcrumbs mixed with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in the third bowl.
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Dredge each chicken strip in the flour, shaking off excess. Dip into the beaten eggs, and then coat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
Frying the Chicken
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers (about 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 4-5 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 6
Drain and Cool
Remove the chicken tenders from the skillet and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Making Honey Mustard Sauce
- 7
Mix Sauce Ingredients
In a bowl, combine honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until smooth.