Crispy Chicken Tenders with Dipping Sauce
These crispy chicken tenders are golden and crunchy on the outside, tender and juicy inside, served with a flavorful dipping sauce perfect for snacks or dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs.
- In a third bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Dip each chicken tender first in the flour mixture, then the eggs, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the chicken tenders in batches for 4-5 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- For the dipping sauce, whisk together mayonnaise, honey, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
- Serve chicken tenders hot with the dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of cayenne pepper to the breadcrumb mixture for a spicy kick.