Crack Chicken Tenders
Golden, crunchy, and flavor-packed chicken tenders coated with Parmesan breadcrumbs — the ultimate comfort food for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 1 lb 450 g chicken tenders or chicken breast strips
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs Panko or regular
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper optional for spice
- Oil for frying vegetable or canola
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
- For serving: Ranch honey mustard, or spicy mayo dipping sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the coating: In one bowl, mix flour with garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and onion powder. In another, beat the eggs. In a third, combine breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Coat the chicken: Dredge each chicken strip in flour, dip into eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs and Parmesan. Press lightly so the coating sticks.
- Heat oil: Pour oil into a skillet (about 1 inch deep) and heat to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the chicken: Cook chicken tenders for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).
- Drain & garnish: Place on paper towels and sprinkle with parsley.
- Serve hot: Enjoy immediately with your favorite dipping sauce and fries!