Description
Chicken tenders are a crowd-pleasing favorite with their crispy golden exterior and juicy, tender meat. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, these homemade delights are easy to prepare and customizable with your choice of dipping sauces. Bring family and friends together over this mouthwatering dish that guarantees smiles and compliments!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs (or panko)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into strips about an inch wide.
- Set up a dredging station: In one bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. In another bowl, whisk eggs until fluffy. Place breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Dip each chicken strip into the flour mixture, then into the egg wash, followed by rolling in breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry chicken strips in batches for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 chicken tenders (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 160mg