Chicken Tenders
Chicken tenders are a classic favorite, offering a delightful blend of crispy coating and juicy, tender meat. This simple recipe allows you to whip up homemade chicken tenders that are sure to impress family and friends. Whether you choose to fry or bake them, these tenders make for a perfect meal or snack, especially when paired with your favorite dipping sauce. Get ready to enjoy comfort food at its best!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil (for frying, if desired)
- ½ cup ketchup (for the dipping sauce)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into strips about one inch wide.
- Set up a breading station: whisk eggs in one bowl; combine flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in another.
- Dredge each chicken strip in flour, dip into the egg wash, then roll in panko breadcrumbs.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook: If frying, place tenders in hot oil and fry until golden brown (3-4 minutes per side). If baking, arrange on a lined sheet and bake for about 20 minutes until golden.
- Serve warm with ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tender (85g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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