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Golden-brown crispy chicken tenders, perfectly fried to a juicy finish.

How to grow your chicken tenders: 5 easy recipes

These five easy recipes will show you how to prepare delicious chicken tenders, perfect for any meal or snack.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken tenders
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Shallow dishes
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Classic Fried Chicken Tenders
  1. Season chicken tenders with salt and pepper.
  2. Prepare three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with bread crumbs.
  3. Dredge each tender in flour, then dip in egg, and finally coat with bread crumbs.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry tenders for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
Honey Mustard Chicken Tenders
  1. Season chicken tenders with salt and pepper.
  2. Prepare a marinade by mixing 1/4 cup honey, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1 minced garlic clove. Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Bake chicken tenders at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly browned.
Spicy Sriracha Tenders
  1. In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup sriracha, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1 teaspoon ginger powder.
  2. Toss chicken tenders in the sriracha mixture, ensuring they are well coated.
  3. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, turning once, until cooked and slightly caramelized.
Lemon Herb Baked Tenders
  1. Mix 2 tablespoons olive oil, juice of half a lemon, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
  2. Coat chicken tenders with the lemon-herb mixture.
  3. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18-22 minutes until cooked through and juicy.
Parmesan Crusted Tenders
  1. Combine 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup bread crumbs, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
  2. Dip chicken tenders in beaten egg, then coat thoroughly with the Parmesan mixture.
  3. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

Notes

Serve these chicken tenders with your favorite dipping sauces such as ranch, BBQ, or honey mustard. They are also great in wraps or salads!