Updated on December 22nd, 2023
When I am looking for something quick and easy to cook in the deep fryer breaded chicken tenders are always one of my best options. The chicken tenders are first marinated in buttermilk and garlic and then rolled in a breadcrumb and flour mixture. You can add additional seasonings as well such a black pepper, paprika, onion power, ect. I also made my own honey mustard sauce to dip these chicken tenders in. The result was delicious. Enjoy.
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PrintBreaded Chicken Tenders Recipe
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
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- 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (sliced into strips)
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- oil (for deep frying)
Honey Mustard Sauce- - ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- To make the honey mustard sauce- in a bowl whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, honey, and lemon juice. Store covered in the refrigerator until needed.
- In a large bowl (or resealable plastic bag) add the chicken strips. In a small bowl combine egg, buttermilk, and garlic powder. Pour the mixture over the chicken strips. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
- In a large plastic bag mix together flour, breadcrumbs, salt, and baking powder. Drain the chicken of the buttermilk mixture and discard the buttermilk mixture. Place chicken in the bag with breadcrumbs, seal and shake tossing to coat.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees. Deep fry chicken tenders in batches until golden brown and the juices run clear (the internal temperature of the chicken needs to have reached 165
(Makes 6 Servings)
Hi Bobby!….Thanks for posting so many wonderful recipes. I plan on making this for dinner tonight, but was unable to find seasoned breadcrumbs at the market. Do you have a recipe for them that you could share?
Thanks!
Vicki
Vicki – well, you could take regular breadcrumbs and add a little salt, pepper, and garlic powder as well as other seasons. Italian breadcrumbs will work as well.
Hey! These Are My Favorite! I use a Bqq not mustard.
It Taste Great With Bqq On Them!
Thank You So Much!
I don’t have a deep fryer. If I use a frying pan would that work?
Donna- Yes, you could use a frying pan to fry the chicken tenders.
The recipe is just like the one I make for chicken stripes. Never thought of making sandwiches, my granddaughters will be in heaven. Thank u for posting.