Fried Chicken Tender - Easy Dinner Recipe

Cooking with Lil

Jun 20, 20232 min read

Updated: Jun 26, 2023

These fried chicken tenders are super easy to make. It's crispy on the outside and soft and juicy on the inside. Delicious chicken recipe from scratch that anyone can make at home.

"This is an easy and delicious recipe for fried chicken tenders from scratch. It's perfect with some spaghetti, mashed potatoes, or fresh cooked rice and steamed vegetables on the sides. This recipe is one of the best quick and easy dinners."

Yield: 4 SERVINGS

Prep Time: 10 MINUTES

Cook time: 10 MINUTES

Total time: 20 MINUTES

Cuisine: American

Category: Lunch/Dinner

Ingredients

For the meat:

+ 2 chicken breast

+ 1/2 tsp salt

+ 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

+ 1/8 tsp garlic powder

+ 1/2 tsp cayenne

+ 1/4 tsp. paprika

Batter:

1/4 cup cornstarch

mix seasonings (1/2 salt & 1/4 tsp. ground pepper)

1 egg

Breading:

bread crumbs

Oil to fry.

Instructions:

1. Start by seasoning the chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne. Spread the seasoning evenly on both sides.

2. In another mixing bowl, make a batter. Mix together the beaten egg, cornstarch, salt, and ground black pepper.

3. Coat the chicken in batter and bread crumbs

4. In a preheated skillet, fry the chicken until it's golden brown on all sides.

5. When the chicken tenders are cooked, remove it from the heat and place it on a rack to cool down. You can also use a colander, or strainer to drain the excess oil, or a paper towel.

6. Serve nice and crispy. Enjoy!!!

Nutrition Information:

*DISCLAIMER: The nutritional data given are simply approximations based on a nutritional calculator online. I don't hold a dietician's certification. If you have any dietary restrictions or questions, we urge you to speak with a qualified nutritionist or physician.