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Breaded Crispy Fried Chicken Tenders

Your family will love these Breaded Crispy Fried Chicken Tenders. Chicken tenders double breaded in a delicious seasoning and fried until golden brown and crisp. Put them on your dinner rotation soon!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: North American
Keyword: chicken
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 369kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken tenders approximately 8 tenders
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 Cup bread crumbs fine
  • 1 Tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 Teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoons sweet paprika
  • 1 Teaspoon salt
  • Fresh ground black pepper
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  • On a large plate or bowl, combine the bread crumbs with the onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, salt and pepper. Mix well to combine.
  • Whisk the eggs in a bowl. Pat dry your chicken and then dip each piece into the egg, coat in the bread crumbs. Then repeat by dipping in egg and coating in bread crumbs again. Repeat for all chicken and place on a plate.
  • In a large, heavy bottomed skillet, heat about 2 inches of the oil over medium high heat for about 5 minutes. Put the chicken pieces in the hot oil and cook on each side for about 3-4 minutes.
  • Remove from pan and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat for remaining chicken. Serve straight away with your favourite dipping sauces.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Breaded Crispy Fried Chicken Tenders
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 369 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 160mg53%
Sodium 1069mg46%
Potassium 656mg19%
Carbohydrates 35g12%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 35g70%
Vitamin A 621IU12%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 168mg17%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.