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Crispy chicken tenders are made with boneless chicken breast and a light crispy breading. These tenders will be your new favorite way to eat chicken!
Chicken strips are still one of my daughter’s favorite things to order when we go out. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not the only thing she orders. She has a wide variety of tastes, but I think this is what she orders when she wants comfort food. I decided to make chicken strips, or chicken tenders last weekend.
Chicken Tenders
Chicken Tenders, also called chicken strips are made with boneless, skinless chicken breasts. You can buy strips already cut into small pieces or you can buy chicken breasts, flatten them out and cut into your own strips. I’ve made these fairly simple with the breading just being flour, panko bread crumbs for extra crunch and seasonings. To make it all stick to the chicken, I used milk and eggs.
Fried
Yep, I fried these chicken tenders. I wanted the crispiest coating I could get and so I went for frying. Don’t worry about these being greasy though. If you fry at the right temperature, the oil does its job and it’s not absorbed into the coating. If you have really greasing chicken, it’s because the oil was too cool.
Are you wanting baked chicken strips? I have a recipe for baked chicken nuggets that are delicious.
What type of sauce do I serve with chicken nuggets?
Pick your favorite:
- Barbecue Sauce
- Apricot Pepper Sauce
- Ranch Dressing
- Blue Cheese Dressing
How long do chicken strips last?
I like these best when they are served hot and fresh. But I have refrigerated leftovers and eaten them cold the next day. My kids like to take the leftovers and reheat in the microwave. Leftover chicken strips are good for up to 3 days if refrigerated.
How do I make chicken tenders?
- Pound chicken breast flat so it is a consistent size
- Cut into strips
- Pat chicken dry with a paper towel
- Dredge chicken into flour
- Dip into egg mixture
- Dredge in flour and panko mixture
- Fry
- Enjoy!
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Tips for making chicken tenders
- Try to keep tenders about the same thickness. This helps with equal cooking times
- Preheat oil to 350 degrees
- Cook strips in small batches. Do not overcrowd pan
- Make certain the temperature comes back to 350 degrees between each batch
- If needing to keep warm, place chicken strips on a baking rack on top of a baking sheet in a 250 degree oven until ready to serve
What to serve with chicken strips?
- Tomato Soup
- Caesar Salad
- Homemade Macaroni and Cheese
- Couscous Salad
- Pasta Salad
- Fresh cut veggies with hummus
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Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 chicken breast
Flour Coating
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Egg Coating
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
Breading
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Cooking
- 2 cups oil (canola or vegetable oil)
Instructions
Chicken
- Pound chicken breast flat so it is a consistent size
- Cut into strips. Pat chicken dry with a paper towe;
Breading
- Combine flour and salt together in on bowl
- Combine eggs and milk in another bowl
- Combine additional flour, salt, panko crumbs, and seasonings in a third bow
Assemble Chicken
- Dredge chicken into flour
- Dip into egg mixture
- Dredge in flour and panko mixture
Cook
- Preheat oil to 350 degrees
- Add 3-4 chicken strips to hot oil. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove and place on a paper towel
- Bring oil back to 350 degrees and continue cooking
Notes
Tips for making chicken tenders
- Try to keep tenders about the same thickness. This helps with equal cooking times
- Preheat oil to 350 degrees
- Cook strips in small batches. Do not overcrowd pan
- Make certain the temperature comes back to 350 degrees between each batch
- If needing to keep warm, place chicken strips on a baking rack on top of a baking sheet in a 250 degree oven until ready to serve
5 Comments
Valentina
February 7, 2020 at 9:44 pmIf ever there was a perfect chicken strip, this is it! The crispy factor is spot on and the color is beautiful 🙂 ~Valentina
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen
February 7, 2020 at 10:49 amCan never go wrong with a plate full of tenders Kathy! Pinned and excited to serve up at our house.
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
February 7, 2020 at 7:23 amChicken tenders are always a favourite and homemade is totally the best! These look delicious, Kathy! I could easily have them for dinner or Friday night with just some dip. So golden brown and crispy too – YUM!
David @ Spiced
February 6, 2020 at 5:26 amYour daughter sounds like my younger sister growing up. No matter where we went out to eat, she would always order chicken strips. It’s amazing she didn’t turn into one! Chicken strips are one of the few things that Robbie will eat, too. We took him out a couple of weeks ago, and he got chicken strips. I might’ve stolen one, and it was awesome. Now I want to make your homemade version! These look delicious, Kathy!
Kathy
February 6, 2020 at 5:32 amShe will order other things too, but it does seem to be her go-to favorite.