Crispy Chicken Tenders Oven or Fried: Easy Family Favorite Recipe
This crispy chicken tenders recipe is a delicious and easy option for family meals, whether baked in the oven or fried.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking, Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into strips
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup cooking oil (for frying, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Prepare three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with spices.
- Coat chicken strips in flour, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- For oven-baked tenders, place on a baking sheet and spray with cooking spray. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and crispy.
- For fried tenders, fry in hot oil until golden, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken strips in buttermilk for 1-2 hours before breading.
- Experiment with different spices in the breadcrumb mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Crispy Chicken Tenders, Easy Chicken Recipe, Family Favorite