Fried Chicken Tenders Recipe

Fried chicken tenders served with dipping sauce.

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5 from 13 votes

Fried Chicken Tenders Recipe

These fried chicken tenders are crispy, golden, juicy, ready in 30 minutes and loved by the entire family.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Kristyn Merkley

Ingredients

vegetable oil
2 pounds chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cut into strips
3 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 cup Panko Bread crumbs
1½ teaspoons garlic salt (with parsley flakes)
1 teaspoon lemon pepper

Instructions

Heat oil on medium-high heat in a pan.
Add beaten eggs to a bowl, flour to another bowl and Panko mixed with garlic salt, and lemon pepper in a third bowl.
Dip chicken pieces into flour, then into the egg mix, and then into Panko making sure to coat the whole chicken piece.
Fry chicken pieces in oil for 4 minutes on each side (or until golden brown). Place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve warm with dipping sauce.

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Notes

Recipe Tips.

Do not overcrowd the pan so the chicken cooks evenly and stays crispy.
Use a thermometer to keep oil around 350°F for best frying results.
Pat chicken dry before coating to help the breading stick better.
Double dip in egg and Panko for an extra crunchy coating.
These can be made ahead and kept warm in the oven at low heat until ready to serve.
Air fryer directions. Prepare the chicken as directed in the recipe. Spray each side with olive oil spray and place in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Set the temperature to 400°F and air fry for 3-4 minutes. Flip and fry for another 4 minutes.

Prep ahead of time. Prepare the chicken tenders recipe as directed. Place them on a plate in a single layer, cover, and refrigerate for a few hours.

Store leftover chicken tenders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, or freeze for 3-4 months. Reheat in the microwave, air fryer, or warm oven.

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