Easy Crack Chicken Tenders
Easy Crack Chicken Tenders are the ultimate comfort food, delivering a crispy and juicy experience in every bite. With a simple combination of boneless chicken, flavorful spices, and a crunchy coating, these tenders are perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Pair them with your favorite dipping sauces for a family-friendly meal that will impress everyone around the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) if finishing in the oven.
- Cut chicken breasts into one-inch strips and pat dry.
- Set up a breading station: mix flour with salt and pepper in one bowl; combine panko, garlic powder, and paprika in another.
- Dredge each chicken strip in the flour, dip in whisked eggs, then coat thoroughly with the panko mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken strips until golden brown, about four minutes per side.
- If using the oven, transfer fried tenders to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for an additional ten minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders (120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate chicken tenders in your favorite spices for at least 30 minutes before breading. Experiment with different dipping sauces like honey mustard or barbecue sauce for variety.