Description
A simple yet flavorful recipe for chicken tenders that are perfect for dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast tenders
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken tender in flour, shaking off excess.
- Dip the floured tenders into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off.
- Coat the tenders in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the chicken tenders for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the tenders to a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes to ensure they are cooked through.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the tenders in buttermilk for a few hours before breading.
- Experiment with different spices in the breadcrumb mixture to customize the flavor.
- Serve with a dipping sauce of your choice for added taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying and Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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