Chicken Tender
Crispy Fried Chicken Tenders are a classic comfort food, featuring a golden, crispy exterior and juicy, tender chicken inside. Whether served as a main dish, party snack, or packed in a lunchbox, these tenders are always a hit. Best of all, they’re easy to make, allowing you to create restaurant-quality results right at home.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 chicken breast (about 10.5 ounces), tenderized and cut into strips
DIRECTIONS
Prepare the Chicken:
Take a chicken breast (about 10.5 ounces) and gently tenderize it with the back of a knife or a meat mallet. Then, slice it into even strips.
Marinate the Chicken:
In a bowl, combine the chicken strips with ½ teaspoon of salt, a pinch of white pepper, 2 teaspoons of cooking wine (or dry sherry), and 1 egg white. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly. Let it marinate for 30 minutes.
Set Up the Breading Station:
Prepare three bowls: one with the beaten eggs, another with 1 cup of breadcrumbs (about 3.5 ounces), and a plate for the marinated chicken.
Bread the Chicken:
Dip each chicken strip into the beaten eggs, making sure it’s fully coated. Then, roll it in the breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure an even coating. Set the breaded chicken tenders aside on a plate.
Fry the Chicken:
Heat a pot or deep skillet with enough cooking oil to submerge the chicken tenders. Once the oil reaches about 350°F, or when a small piece of bread sizzles and browns within a minute, carefully add the chicken tenders. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot.
Fry the chicken tenders for about 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove them with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
Serve:
Arrange the fried chicken tenders on a serving plate. Drizzle with ketchup or serve it on the side for dipping. Enjoy your crispy chicken tenders hot!