Chicken Tender Basket Recipe
Hand-battered & fried. Served with a choice of dipping sauce.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Tender Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken breasts into strips and set aside.
- 2
Make the Breading
In a bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Dip each chicken strip first into the egg mixture, then into the flour mixture, ensuring they are well-coated.
- 4
- 5
Fry the Chicken
Carefully add the breaded chicken strips to the hot oil. Fry them in batches for about 5-7 minutes 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. Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauce.

