Crispy Chicken Tenders with Dipping Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (450g) chicken tenders (or chicken breasts cut into strips)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs (or regular breadcrumbs)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Cooking oil (for frying)

For the Dipping Sauce:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (or regular mustard)
  • 1 tsp honey (optional)
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the coating: In a shallow bowl, place the flour. In another bowl, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Coat the chicken: Dredge each chicken tender in flour, dip into the beaten eggs, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Press gently to help the crumbs stick.
  3. Fry the chicken: Heat about ½ inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add chicken tenders in batches, cooking 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  4. Make the dipping sauce: In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, honey, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt & pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  5. Serve: Serve the crispy chicken tenders warm with the dipping sauce on the side.

Let me know if you’d like a baked or air fryer version too!

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