Fried Chicken Tenders
Crispy, tender fried chicken tenders that make for an irresistible appetizer, snack, or main course, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Coating
- 1/4 cup Gold Medal All-Purpose Flour For coating the chicken
- 1 large egg For the wet mixture
- 1 tablespoon water To mix with the egg
- 1 cup Progresso Plain Panko Crispy Bread Crumbs For the crispy coating
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese To add flavor to the coating
Main Ingredient
- 1 1/4 lb chicken breast tenders Fresh chicken is recommended
- Favorite dipping sauce Optional, for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan with foil and spray it with cooking spray.
- Gather three shallow bowls. In the first bowl, add the all-purpose flour.
- In the second bowl, beat the egg with water until well combined.
- In the third bowl, mix together the panko bread crumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
Coating
- Coat each piece of chicken in flour, shaking off the excess.
- Dip the floured chicken into the egg mixture, ensuring it's fully covered.
- Coat the chicken in the bread crumb mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
Baking
- Place the coated chicken tenders on the prepared sheet pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer cooked tenders to a serving platter and enjoy hot with dipping sauces.
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Notes
For added crunch, try double-coating the chicken. Let resting after baking helps retain juiciness. You can also use frozen chicken tenders if thawed completely.