Chicken Tenders Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
359 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chicken Tenders Recipe
Description
This Chicken Tenders Recipe starts by preparing several coating stations: flour, beaten eggs, and a breading mix of panko crumbs, garlic salt with parsley flakes, and lemon pepper. Chicken breast strips are dredged in flour, dipped into eggs, then thoroughly coated with the seasoned panko mix to ensure a crispy crust after frying.
The tenders are fried in medium-high heat oil for about 4 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked inside. Once cooked, drainage on paper towels removes excess oil, leaving a crunchy exterior with juicy, tender chicken inside. The seasoning in the breadcrumb mix lends flavorful accents without overpowering the chicken’s natural taste.
This recipe can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before frying, facilitating meal prep. Leftovers keep well stored airtight in the refrigerator for several days or frozen for longer-term storage. Reheating can be done in various appliances to maintain crispness and convenience.
Ingredients
- vegetable oil
- 2 pounds chicken breast boneless, skinless, cut into strips
- 3 egg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1½ teaspoons garlic salt with parsley flakes
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
Instructions
- Heat oil on medium-high heat in a pan.
- Add beaten eggs to a bowl, flour to another bowl and Panko mixed with garlic salt, and lemon pepper in a third bowl.
- Dip chicken pieces into flour, then into the egg mix, and then into Panko making sure to coat the whole chicken piece.
- Fry chicken pieces in oil for 4 minutes on each side (or until golden brown). Place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve warm with dipping sauce.
Notes
- Chicken tenders can be prepared ahead, coated, and refrigerated before frying for convenience.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for 3-4 months.
- Reheat leftovers using microwave, air fryer, or oven to retain crispiness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 359 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 359kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 178mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 934mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 651mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 165IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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