Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsTrolley Square Oyster HouseHand Breaded Chicken Tenders Recipe

Hand Breaded Chicken Tenders Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

buffalo style, BBQ, long hot aioli

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Ingredients

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Chicken Tenders

Method

Prepare Chicken Tenders

  1. 1

    Cut Chicken

    Cut the boneless chicken breasts into strips, about 1 inch wide.

  2. 2

    Set Up Breading Station

    In three separate shallow bowls, place flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and breadcrumbs mixed with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in the third.

  3. 3

    Bread the Chicken

    Dredge each chicken strip in flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Press the breadcrumbs onto the chicken to ensure they stick.

Fry Chicken Tenders

  1. 4

    Heat Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  2. 5

    Fry Chicken

    Carefully add the breaded chicken tenders to the hot oil in batches, avoiding overcrowding. Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Prepare Sauces

  1. 6

    Make Buffalo Sauce

    In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and mix in the hot sauce and garlic powder until combined. Remove from heat.

  2. 7

    Prepare BBQ Sauce

    Simply set aside your chosen BBQ sauce in a serving bowl.

  3. 8

    Make Long Hot Aioli

    In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, finely chopped long hot peppers, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt. Mix until smooth and well combined.

Serve

  1. 9

    Plate and Serve

    Serve the chicken tenders hot with your choice of buffalo sauce, BBQ sauce, and long hot aioli on the side for dipping.

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