Description
Chicken tenders are a delightful comfort food that everyone loves! Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, these homemade tenders are perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a cozy family dinner or a lively gathering. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you’ll have delicious, golden-brown chicken tenders ready to be devoured in no time. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for an extra burst of flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 pounds)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch strips.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, salt, and pepper; one with beaten eggs; and one with panko breadcrumbs mixed with paprika.
- Dredge each chicken strip in flour, dip in egg, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry chicken strips for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 chicken tenders (150g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg