Chicken Tenders Recipe
Make Chicken Tenders Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
For the Chicken Tenders
For the Dipping Sauce
Method
For the Chicken Tenders
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Trim any excess fat from the chicken breasts and cut them into strips about 1 inch wide.
- 2
Set Up the Breading Station
In three separate shallow bowls, place the flour in the first bowl, whisked eggs in the second bowl, and breadcrumbs mixed with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder in the third bowl.
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Dip each chicken strip first in the flour, then in the eggs, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 5
Fry the Chicken Tenders
Carefully place the breaded chicken strips in the hot oil, cooking them in batches if necessary. Fry for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 6
For the Dipping Sauce
- 7
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, honey, mustard, and garlic powder until smooth.
- 8
Serve
Transfer the dipping sauce to a serving bowl and enjoy with the chicken tenders.