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Breaded Chicken Tenders
Crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside, these homemade chicken tenders are a crowd-pleasing favorite. Coated in a flavorful breadcrumb mixture, they are fried to perfection for a deliciously crispy bite.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 369 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken breast fillets, skinless and boneless
- 100 g plain flour
- 2 eggs
- 100 g breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breast fillets into strips, about 2cm wide.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the plain flour with the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs.
- In a third bowl, spread out the breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each chicken strip first in the seasoned flour mixture, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat evenly with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Fry the breaded chicken tenders in batches for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken tenders from the oil and place them on a plate lined with kitchen paper to drain any excess oil.
- Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauce.
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Notes
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve a crispy coating on the chicken tenders.
- You can customise the seasoning according to your preference by adding herbs or spices to the breadcrumb mixture.
- These breaded chicken tenders are perfect for serving as a snack, appetiser, or as part of a main meal.
- Nutritional facts:
- The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition Information
Calories
369kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
162mg
(54%)
Sodium
942mg
(39%)
Potassium
592mg
(17%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
198IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Vitamin D
1µg
Calcium
73mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 369
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 369kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 162mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 942mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 592mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 198IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.