Description
These Extra Crispy Fried Chicken Tenders are double-coated for intense crunch and soaked to maintain tenderness. Perfect for gatherings or as a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (Frank’s Red Hot preferred)
- 2 cups flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts into four tenders each and place them in a bowl with milk, lemon juice, and hot sauce for 30 minutes.
- Prepare two bowls: one with beaten eggs and the other with a mixture of flour and spices.
- Coat each chicken piece first in the flour mixture, then dip in the eggs, and coat again in the flour mixture.
- Gently remove excess flour and arrange the coated chicken on a baking sheet.
- Heat about two inches of oil in a large deep pan over medium-high heat to reach 350 degrees.
- Fry the chicken in small batches for 5-7 minutes or until they turn a golden brown color.
Notes
For added texture, consider mixing in panko with the flour. Letting the coated tenders rest for 5 to 10 minutes before frying helps the crust adhere better.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 30mg