Description
Chicken Tenders are a timeless favorite, combining crispy, golden-brown exteriors with juicy, tender chicken inside. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights at home, these delightful bites can be paired with an array of dipping sauces. Whip up a batch, and you’ll create not just a meal but cherished memories filled with laughter and satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch strips.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour seasoned with salt and garlic powder, one with whisked eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs mixed with spices.
- Dredge each chicken strip in flour, dip in eggs, then coat in panko.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry the chicken strips for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown; ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tender (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, marinate chicken in your favorite spices for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Experiment with seasoning by adding paprika or swapping breadcrumbs for crushed cornflakes.