CRISPY BARBECUE CHICKEN TENDERS

Crispy Barbecue Chicken Tenders image

These crunch-coated chicken tenders are a little sweet, a little tangy and a whole lot of fun. In half an hour, your family's new favorite dish is ready to eat. When I have extra time, I roast garlic and add it to the sauce. -Andreann Geise, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup minced fresh chives
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
CHICKEN:
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups coarsely crushed barbecue potato chips
1-1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins
Oil for frying

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix sour cream, chives, garlic and salt. In a shallow bowl, mix flour, brown sugar and seasonings. Place eggs and potato chips in separate shallow bowls. Dip chicken in flour mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in eggs, then in potato chips, patting to help coating adhere., In a deep skillet, heat 1/4 in. oil to 375°. Fry chicken, a few strips at a time, until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 calories, Fat 27g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 492mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.