Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Crack Chicken Tenders, featuring tender chicken breasts coated in a crispy, flavorful crust. Perfect for game nights or family dinners, this recipe is easy to prepare and guarantees a satisfying crunch in every bite. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces for a delightful experience that will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp paprika (smoked or sweet)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare your ingredients by cutting the chicken breasts into tenders.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with seasoned flour, another with beaten eggs, and the last with panko breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan cheese and spices.
- Dredge each chicken tender in flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Ensure they are fully covered.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the coated chicken tenders until golden brown on both sides (about 5-6 minutes per side).
- Transfer fried chicken tenders to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until thoroughly cooked and crispy. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tender (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize the spice blend to suit your taste! Try adding cayenne pepper for heat or honey for sweetness. Marinating the chicken for at least 30 minutes enhances flavor.