Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsWillie Jewell's Old School Bar-B-QKids Chicken Tenders Recipe

Kids Chicken Tenders Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Make Kids Chicken Tenders Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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For the Chicken Tenders

For Serving

Method

Preparation of Chicken Tenders

  1. 1

    Prep the Chicken

    Trim any excess fat from the chicken breasts and cut them into strips about 1 inch wide.

  2. 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. 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

  1. 4

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the cooking oil over medium heat until it shimmers.

  2. 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.

  3. 6

    Drain the Chicken

    Use tongs to transfer the cooked chicken tenders to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Serving

  1. 7

    Plate and Serve

    Serve the chicken tenders warm with ketchup and honey mustard on the side for dipping.

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