Here’s a simple, crispy way to make chicken tenders at home—juicy inside, crunchy outside.
🍗 Crispy Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken breast (cut into strips)
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (or crushed cornflakes for extra crunch)
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk (optional, for egg wash)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika or chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- Oil for frying
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Prep the chicken
- Cut chicken into even strips
- Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder
- Let sit for 10–15 minutes
2. Set up coating station
Prepare three bowls:
- Flour (seasoned with a pinch of salt & pepper)
- Beaten eggs (mixed with milk if using)
- Breadcrumbs
3. Coat the tenders
- Dip chicken in flour → egg → breadcrumbs
- Press breadcrumbs firmly so they stick well
- For extra crunch, double coat (egg + breadcrumbs again)
4. Fry
- Heat oil to medium-high
- Fry tenders for 3–5 minutes per side until golden brown
- Don’t overcrowd the pan
5. Drain & serve
- Place on paper towel to remove excess oil
- Serve hot
🍽️ Serving ideas
- With ketchup, mayo, or garlic dip
- In wraps or sandwiches
- With fries or salad
💡 Tips for extra crispiness
- Use panko or cornflakes instead of regular breadcrumbs
- Let coated tenders rest 10 minutes before frying
- Keep oil at steady heat (too low = soggy, too high = burnt outside, raw inside)
If you want, I can also give you air fryer chicken tenders, spicy KFC-style version, or baked healthy tenders.
