Chicken Tender Recipes

Oven-Fried Chicken Tenders

You can make anything more delicious, even an all-time family favorite with these easy-to-make-easier-to-finish oven-fried chicken tenders. They’re the perfect recipe to put together in no time! The not-so-secret secret ingredients for these homemade chicken tenders are panko bread crumbs, Gold Medal™ flour, and yes, a whole lot of love.

Prep: 10min

Total: 30min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 330 , Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 2 , Fiber 0 g, Protein 18 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, servingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 670 mg, Sugar 0 g, Trans Fat 0 g

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 cup Progresso™ plain or Italian style panko crispy bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 1/4 lb (20 oz) chicken breast tenders (from two 14-oz packages)
• Favorite dipping sauce, if desired

Instruction:

1. Heat oven to 425°F. Line cookie sheet with foil; spray with cooking spray.
2. In shallow dish, place flour. In another shallow dish, beat egg and water. In third shallow dish, mix bread crumbs and cheese. Coat chicken with flour; dip into egg mixture, then coat with bread crumb mixture. Place on cookie sheet.
3. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until chicken is no longer pink in center and coating is golden brown. Serve with dipping sauce.

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders

One of my most popular chicken recipes, these chicken tenders are marinated in seasoned buttermilk and pan-fried to crispy, crunchy perfection.

Total: 40min

Yield: 4

Nutrition Facts: servingSize , calories 925, Fat 51, Carbohydrate 75g, Protein 41g, Saturated Fat 1, unSaturated Fat , Sugar 5g, Fiber 4g, Sodium 1866mg, Cholesterol 96mg

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds chicken tenderloins
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1½ teaspoons salt
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• 1½ cups all purpose flour
• 1½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 heaping teaspoon salt
• ¾ teaspoon black pepper
• ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¾ teaspoon paprika
• 3 tablespoons buttermilk
• 3-4 cups vegetable oil, for cooking

Instruction:

1. To marinate the chicken: In a large sealable bag, combine the chicken tenders with the remaining marinade ingredients. Seal the bag tightly and massage the chicken until it is evenly coated with buttermilk and seasoning. Place in a bowl (in case of leakage) and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours.
2. To make the breading: In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Whisk until well blended, then add the buttermilk and stir with a fork until the mixture is evenly clumpy.
3. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup. Remove the chicken tenders from the marinade a few at a time and toss into the breading mixture. Be sure to press the chicken firmly into the breading so clumps adhere to the meat. (It’s a messy job: use one hand to remove the wet tenders from the bag and the other to toss in the breading.) Set breaded tenders on the prepared baking sheet.
4. To fry the chicken: Line another baking sheet with a few layers of paper towels and set next to the stove. Add oil to a large, high-sided pot until the level reaches about ¾-inch. Heat over medium-high heat until oil is shimmering (about 350°). (If a cube of bread sizzles when you drop it in, it’s ready.) Using tongs, place several chicken tenders in the hot oil without crowding the pan. Cook until golden brown on the bottom side, a few minutes, then flip and cook until the second side is also golden, a few minutes more. Set the cooked tenders on the paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain. Fry remaining tenders in batches adjusting the heat as necessary (if the tenders are browning too fast, lower the heat). Serve hot.
5. Note: I find that it’s hard to tell how golden the chicken is when it’s immersed in the oil. It may only look lightly golden, but it’s actually a perfect fried chicken golden brown. If you’re unsure, simply pull a tender out of the oil and rest it on the paper towels to see the true color.
6. Note: Nutritional information was calculated assuming that approximately ¼ cup of the oil is absorbed into the chicken tenders when frying.
7. Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The cooked chicken tenders can be frozen for up to 3 months. To reheat, put the frozen tenders on a wire rack on top of a rimmed baking sheet and warm in a 350°F (175°C) oven until heated through and crisp, about 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.

15 Minute Creamy Garlic Chicken Tenders

FAQ

What is the secret to cooking tender chicken?

How does Gordon Ramsay make chicken tenders?

How do restaurants make chicken so tender and juicy?

1. marinating in a cornstarch/cornflour sludge then deep frying or blanching in water before proceeding to cook in the stir fry.
2. egg whites – sometimes the above method is also done using egg whites.
3. chemical tenderiser.
4. simple baking soda / bi carbonate method.

What goes good with chicken tenders?

• Sweet Potato Fries.
• French Fries.
• Coleslaw.
• Pea Salad.
• Corn Pudding.
• Fried Apples.
• Potato Wedges.
• Spinach Casserole.