Description
Fried chicken tenders are delicious strips of chicken breast that are breaded and deep-fried to golden perfection, known for their crispy exterior and juicy interior.
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts: 500 grams (about 1 pound), cut into strips.
- All-purpose flour: 100 grams (about 1 cup).
- Breadcrumbs: 100 grams (about 1 cup).
- Eggs: 2 large, beaten.
- Salt: 1 teaspoon.
- Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon.
- Garlic powder: 1 teaspoon.
- Paprika: 1 teaspoon.
- Oil for frying: enough for deep frying (about 1 liter).
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk or a mixture of salt, pepper, and spices for at least 30 minutes.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and a mixture of breadcrumbs with spices.
- Coat each chicken strip in flour, then egg, and finally the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until ready.
- Fry the chicken tenders for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm with dipping sauces.
Notes
- Choose fresh chicken breasts for the best flavor.
- Use oils with a high smoke point for frying.
- Consider double-breading for extra crunch.
- Keep fried tenders warm on a wire rack in a low oven if needed.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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