Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsSaltine RestaurantChicken Tenders Recipe

Chicken Tenders Recipe

Inspired by Saltine Restaurant
Time45m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Chicken Preparation

Cooking

Method

Chicken Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Trim the chicken breast of any excess fat and slice it into tenders, about 1 inch wide.

  2. 2

    Season the Chicken

    In a bowl, sprinkle the sliced chicken tenders with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Toss to coat evenly and let sit for 15 minutes.

Breading

  1. 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.

  2. 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

  1. 5

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers, about 5 minutes.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

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