Crispy Chicken Tenders
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Crispy Chicken Tenders are loved by kids and adults and this recipe does not disappoint. We go with a wet and then dry batter to deliver an extra crunchy crust. The chicken is juicy and succulent. Make the honey mustard dipping sauce and you'll have chicken tenders that will rival your favorite chain restaurant!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken tenders or chicken breasts, cut into strips
- adobo seasoning See NOTES
- kosher salt divided
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 2 ½ all-purpose flour divided
- ⅓ cup beer cold
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- vegetable oil for frying
- Honey mustard dipping sauce for serving
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Instructions
- Sprinkle the adobo seasoning and salt all over the chicken tenders.
- Set up a dredging station with three pans or bowls. In the first pan add the cornstarch. In the second pan, mix together 1 cup flour, the beer, milk, egg, chili powder, paprika, onion powder, and 1 tablespoon salt until smooth. In the third pan, mix together 1½ cups flour and 2 tablespoon adobo seasoning.
- Working in batches, dredge the chicken tenders through the cornstarch until fully coated. Press them into the wet batter and flip and move around until completely coated. Add to the seasoned flour and turn to fully coat. Place on a platter or cutting board, and repeat with remaining tenders. Sprinkle more flour on the tenders if they are still very wet.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large sturdy skillet (filled about ⅓ of the way up the sides) to 350°F.
- Working in batches, carefully place the coated tenders in the hot oil, and cook until crispy and golden brown, gently flipping occasionally. This will take about 5 to 7 minutes. Use metal tongs to remove the chicken tenders from the hot oil and place them on a baking rack on a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tenders.
- Serve at once with honey mustard dipping sauce and your other favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
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- We don't recommend using a wet batter (even coated with flour) in your air-fryer or oven. You can use the same batter ingredients and technique that we used with our fried chicken sandwich if you want to make these tenders in your air-fryer or oven.
- The small amount of alcohol will cook out when these are cooked. However, if you prefer to not prepare them with beer, simply replace it with the same amount of beef stock or chicken stock (or broth).
- We like Amigos Adobo seasoning, however, you can find adobo seasoning in the spice section, or Hispanic section of most well-stocked supermarkets. Seasoned salt (ie, Lawry's) can be substituted. Taste a bit before adding to the chicken. Some seasonings have more sodium than others. Don't over-season, but definitely don't under-season either.
- These are best served piping hot but are still delicious after they've cooled off, although they will lose most of their crispiness.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
306kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
83mg
(28%)
Sodium
136mg
(6%)
Potassium
405mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1087IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 306 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 306kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 136mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 405mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1087IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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