Chicken Tenders Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Tenders
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken breast into tenders, about 1 inch wide pieces.
- 2
Set Up Breading Station
In three separate shallow bowls, place the flour in the first bowl, whisk the egg and milk together in the second bowl, and combine the panko breadcrumbs with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in the third bowl.
Breading the Chicken
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Dip each chicken tender first into the flour, shaking off the excess. Then, dip into the egg and milk mixture, and finally coat with the seasoned panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
Cooking
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the cooking oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- 5
Fry the Chicken Tenders
Carefully place the breaded chicken tenders in the hot oil, cooking in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 6
Drain and Serve
Remove the cooked tenders from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve warm.