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Crispy Homemade Chicken Tenders

These crispy chicken tenders are golden, juicy, and incredibly flavorful. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or quick weeknight meals, they offer crunchy texture with tender chicken inside.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 19 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken
  • 1½ pounds chicken tenderloins
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Breading
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1½ cups breadcrumbs or panko
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Cooking
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken tenderloins dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Prepare three bowls for flour, egg mixture, and seasoned breadcrumbs.
  3. Coat each tender in flour, dip in egg mixture, then cover with breadcrumbs.
  4. Cook in a skillet with oil or bake at 400°F until golden and fully cooked.
  5. Allow the chicken to rest briefly before serving.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days
  • Reheat in oven or air fryer for best crisp texture
  • Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch
  • Add spices or parmesan for flavor variation