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Chicken Tenders Recipe

This recipe provides a straightforward method for making delicious chicken tenders.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs Chicken breast cut into strips
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 Eggs beaten
  • 1.5 cups Breadcrumbs panko or regular
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp Paprika
  • 0.25 tsp Garlic powder
For Frying
  • 3 tbsp Vegetable oil or other high-heat oil

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Shallow dishes
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare three shallow dishes. In the first, place the flour. In the second, whisk the eggs. In the third, combine the breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
  3. Dip each chicken strip first into the flour, shaking off any excess. Then, dip it into the beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off. Finally, coat it thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture.
  4. Place the coated chicken strips onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
  5. Bake for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Alternatively, you can pan-fry the tenders. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the tenders for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Do this in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Serve your chicken tenders with your favorite dipping sauces.

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