Kids Chicken Tenders Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Seasoning
Cooking Oil
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken breasts into strips, about 1 inch wide. This will ensure they cook evenly and are easy for kids to handle.
- 2
Set Up the Breading Station
In three separate shallow dishes, place the flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs. In the flour, mix in the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Breading
- 3
Coat the Chicken
Take each chicken strip and first dredge it in the seasoned flour, ensuring it is well-coated. Shake off any excess flour.
- 4
Dip in Egg
Next, dip the flour-coated chicken in the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off.
- 5
Cover with Breadcrumbs
Finally, roll the chicken strip in the breadcrumbs until fully coated. Repeat this process for all chicken strips.
Cooking
- 6
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until it shimmers but is not smoking.
- 7
Fry the Chicken Tenders
Carefully place the breaded chicken strips in the hot oil, being cautious not to crowd the pan. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- 8
Drain and Serve
Once cooked, transfer the chicken tenders to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.