How to Cook Fried Chicken Tenders

Fried chicken tenders are often served with French fries or mashed potatoes.

To many, fried chicken is a classic comfort food. It may not be the most heart-healthy meal, but some people find it too delectable to resist. To cut the fat, make your meal with boneless chicken breast tenders as opposed to chicken legs and wings with dark meat.

Things You'll Need

• 1 cup of all-purpose flour
• 3 plates
• 1 small bowl
• 1 spoon
• 24 chicken tenderloins
• 2 cups of seasoned bread crumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons of water
• 2 quarts of canola oil
• Deep fryer
• Paper towels

Instructions

1. Pour the cup of flour onto a plate. Using the backside of a spoon, spread the flour evenly around the surface of the plate. Add the seasoned breadcrumbs with ground black pepper and cayenne pepper to the other plate. With your spoon, mix the ingredients together and spread them evenly around the plate.

2. Crack both eggs into the small bowl and scramble them with a fork. Add the water, stirring until thoroughly mixed.

3. Dredge each piece of chicken in flour and dip it into the beaten egg mixture. Immediately dredge the chicken tender through the breadcrumb mixture, making sure it gets coated evenly. Continue this process until every piece of chicken is coated.

4. Heat the canola oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a plate with three layers of paper towel.

5. Take three coated chicken tenders at a time and insert them in the deep fryer. After seven minutes, remove all three pieces and lay them to drain on the plate lined with paper towels.

References

• All Recipes: Fried Chicken Tenders
• Web MD - Healthy Recipe Doctor: How You Cook Your Chicken Makes a Huge Difference in Nutrition!