Description
Chicken Tenders are the ultimate comfort food, guaranteed to please everyone at your table. These juicy and crispy delights feature a perfectly seasoned breadcrumb coating that elevates their natural flavor. Whether served at a casual gathering or a cozy family dinner, Chicken Tenders paired with your favorite dipping sauces will have everyone coming back for more. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, this dish is sure to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Ketchup or your choice of sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Slice chicken breasts into strips.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour mixed with salt and pepper, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder.
- Coat each chicken strip in flour, dip in eggs, and roll in breadcrumbs.
- If baking, place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. If frying, cook in oil for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Serve hot with your preferred dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken tender (113g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg