Kids Chicken Tenders Recipe
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Ingredients
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For the Chicken Tenders
For Serving
Method
Preparation of Chicken Tenders
- 1
Prep the Chicken
Trim any excess fat from the chicken breasts and cut them into strips about 1 inch wide.
- 2
Set Up Breading Station
In three separate shallow bowls, place the flour in the first bowl, beat the eggs in the second bowl, and combine the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in the third bowl.
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Dip each chicken strip first into the flour, shaking off excess, then into the beaten eggs, and finally into the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure the breadcrumbs stick.
Cooking the Chicken Tenders
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the cooking oil over medium heat until it shimmers.
- 5
Fry the Chicken
Carefully add the breaded chicken strips to the hot oil in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 6
Drain the Chicken
Use tongs to transfer the cooked chicken tenders to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.