Hand-breaded Chicken Tenders Recipe
Three fried, hand-breaded chicken tenders served with plum sauce and your choice of side.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Tenders
Plum Sauce
Method
Preparing the Chicken Tenders
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken breast into strips, approximately 1 inch wide.
- 2
Set Up Breading Station
In three separate bowls, place the flour, beaten eggs, and bread crumbs mixed with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Dredge each chicken strip in flour, then dip in eggs, and finally coat with bread crumbs. Ensure even coating.
Frying the Chicken Tenders
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- 5
Fry the Chicken
Carefully place the breaded chicken strips in the hot oil. Fry for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 6
Drain and Serve
Remove the chicken tenders from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Preparing the Plum Sauce
- 7
Mix the Sauce Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine plum preserves, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Mix well until smooth.
