Description
Chicken Tenders are the ultimate comfort food, perfectly crispy on the outside and tender inside. This easy recipe brings together juicy chicken and a delightful crunch, making it ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for an irresistible treat that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into strips about 1 inch wide.
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: one for flour mixed with salt and pepper, one for whisked eggs, and one for panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each chicken strip in flour, then dip in egg, and roll in breadcrumbs, pressing gently for a good coating.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering (about 350°F).
- Fry chicken strips in batches for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tenders (approximately 140g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg