Best Breaded Chicken Tenders Recipes

BREADED CHICKEN FINGERS, STRIPS, TENDERS...

Steps:

• Put the flour, eggs and the bread crumbs each separately in 3 shallow dishes. Stir into the flour the lemon zest. Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Dip each breast into the flour, then shake off the excess. Next, run the breast through the egg to coat it lightly and hold the chicken over the liquid to let any excess drip back into the bowl. Finally, lay the strips in the bread crumbs, turn it over and press into the breading to coat. Lay on a piece of waxed paper. Repeat until all strips are coated.
• Add the oil to a large skillet (12 inches in diameter and cast iron is best) over medium heat until hot. Lay several chicken strips in the pan. Cook the chicken without turning until nicely browned, about 3-4 minutes. Turn the chicken and cook until equally brown on the other side, about 3-4 minutes more. Repeat with the remaining strips. Transfer chicken to a paper towel lined plate to drain.

GOLDFISH BREADED CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• 1. Put crackers in a food processor and pulse until they are crumb-sized or crush in a plastic storage bag with rolling pin. Place crushed crackers in a bowl.
• 2. Add parmesan cheese, pepper and paprika and mix together with crushed crackers. Melt butter in a separate bowl.
• 3. Dip chicken in butter and roll in cracker mixture to coat. Place chicken on a foil lined cookie sheet, sprayed with non stick spray.
• 4. Pour remaining butter over chicken pieces and bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven and flip. Bake for another 10 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
• 5. Serve alone or with dipping sauce of your choice!

CEREAL-BREADED BAKED CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400; grease an 11x7 baking pan; set aside.
• Pour Ranch dressing into Bowl 1.
• Combine Bowl 2 ingredients, set aside.
• Toss chicken in Bowl 1, then Bowl 2; fluffing artistically :-) .
• Place chicken cubes in single layer on baking pan.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes.
• Serve with additional Ranch dressing.
• VARIATION: Use Bleu cheese dressing instead (much more yumm-o for the grown-up palate!).
• VARIATION #2: There's always the honey-mustard salad dressing route, too.

BREADED CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine crackers, garlic salt, and ranch dressing mix in a resealable plastic bag; squeeze out excess air and seal the bag. Finely crush crackers with a rolling pin or heavy skillet. Pour 1/3 the crumbs mixture into a large bowl.
• Pour flour into a bowl. Pour eggs into another bowl.
• Gently press chicken pieces into flour to coat and shake off excess flour. Dip into beaten egg and press into cracker crumbs. Place the breaded chicken pieces onto a plate while breading the rest.
• Working in batches, cook breaded chicken in hot oil, turning once, until golden brown, no longer pink in the center, and the juices run clear, about 5 to 7 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

BREADED CHICKEN TENDERS WITH NOODLES

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, combine lemon and lime juices; set aside. Place bread crumbs in a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken, one piece at a time, and shake to coat., In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken and garlic in 2 tablespoons butter until chicken is no longer pink, turning and sprinkling occasionally with juice mixture., Drain noodles; toss with garlic salt, garlic powder and remaining butter until butter is melted. Serve with chicken tenders.