Chicken Tender Appetizer recipe served on a plate, by Wild Bill's Sports Saloon - DT St. Paul
Jul 14 2026
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Chicken Tender Appetizer Recipe

Inspired by Wild Bill's Sports Saloon - DT St. Paul
Time30m
Serves4

Crispy chicken tenders served with your choice of dipping sauce.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Tender Ingredients

Dipping Sauce Options

Method

Preparation of Chicken Tenders

1

Prepare the Chicken

Cut the boneless chicken breasts into strips, about 1 inch wide. Pat them dry with paper towels to ensure a crispy coating.

2

Set Up Breading Station

In three separate shallow bowls, place the all-purpose flour in the first bowl, beat the eggs in the second bowl, and mix the breadcrumbs with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in the third bowl.

3

Bread the Chicken

First, dip each chicken strip into the flour, making sure to coat it evenly. Shake off any excess flour, then dip it into the beaten eggs, allowing the excess to drip off. Finally, coat the chicken in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.

Cooking the Chicken Tenders

4

Heat the Oil

In a large frying pan or skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches about 350°F (175°C). You can test if it’s ready by dropping a small piece of breadcrumb into the oil; if it sizzles, it’s ready.

5

Fry the Chicken Tenders

Carefully add the breaded chicken strips to the hot oil in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and cooked through.

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 hot with your choice of dipping sauce.

Dipping Sauce Preparation

7

Prepare Dipping Sauces

While the chicken is frying, you can prepare your dipping sauces. Simply pour the honey, mustard, BBQ sauce, and ranch dressing into separate bowls for serving.