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Crispy Chicken Tenders

Crispy Chicken Tenders that are fried to perfection until golden and crispy on the outside, and juicy on the inside, the very best chicken recipe that goes so well with everyone in the family. Quick and easy to make with only 4 main ingredients, these chicken tenders can be enjoyed as a started or part of a main meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: International
Servings: 15 tenders
Calories: 551kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 chicken breasts
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup plain flour
  • 3 cups breadcrumbs
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups vegetable oil

Instructions

  • Cut the chicken breasts into strips.
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Use 3 separate bowls for flour, breadcrumbs, and eggs - beat the eggs well and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Dip each strip into flour, shaking off the excess flour.
  • Then dip into the beaten egg, and coat well with breadcrumbs.
  • Repeat with the remaining chicken strips.
  • Heat up the oil, and fry the chicken tenders in batches, until golden and cooked through, they should need about 2-3 minutes each.
  • Transfer to a plate lined with kitchen paper to absorb the excess oil.

Nutrition

Calories: 551kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 36g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 258mg | Potassium: 227mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg