Chicken Tenders Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Preparation
Breading
Cooking
Method
Chicken Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Trim the chicken breast of any excess fat and slice it into tenders, about 1 inch wide.
- 2
Breading
- 3
Set Up Breading Station
Prepare three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mix of breadcrumbs, paprika, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- 4
Coat the Chicken
Dredge each chicken tender first in the flour, shaking off the excess. Then dip into the beaten eggs, followed by coating it in the breadcrumb mixture. Place the breaded tenders on a plate.
Cooking
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Fry the Chicken Tenders
Carefully place the breaded chicken tenders into the hot oil in a single layer. Fry for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. You may need to do this in batches.
- 7
Drain and Serve
Once cooked, remove the chicken tenders using a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve hot.