Fried Chicken Tenders
Fried chicken tenders are a delightful combination of crispiness and juiciness that appeals to all ages. Perfect for game days or family dinners, these tenders evoke nostalgic memories of summer picnics. This easy recipe features a golden-brown coating that’s irresistibly crunchy and can be customized with your favorite seasonings. Serve them with dipping sauces for a fun twist on comfort food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
- Vegetable oil for frying (about 1 cup)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into strips.
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: one for seasoned flour (flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder), one for beaten eggs, and one for panko breadcrumbs mixed with paprika.
- Coat each chicken strip in flour, dip in egg, and roll in breadcrumbs until fully covered.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering (about 350°F).
- Fry chicken strips in batches for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain on paper towels before serving hot with your favorite dipping sauces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 chicken tenders (200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg