Chicken Tenders Recipe
All white meat chicken tenders breaded & fried. Your choice of dipping sauce.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Tenders
Dipping Sauce
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken Tenders
Start by cleaning and patting dry the chicken breast tenders.
- 2
Set Up Breading Station
In three separate shallow bowls, place the flour in the first bowl, beaten eggs in the second bowl, and bread crumbs mixed with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in the third bowl.
Cooking
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Take each chicken tender and coat it first in the flour, shaking off any excess. Next, dip it into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off, and finally coat it with the bread crumb mixture, ensuring it's evenly covered.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Chicken Tenders
Carefully place the breaded chicken tenders in the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the skillet. Fry for about 3-5 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- 6
Drain and Serve
Once cooked, remove the chicken tenders from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve immediately with your choice of dipping sauce.