Chicken Tenders

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Chicken tenders, also known as chicken fingers or chicken strips, are a classic fast food dish that originated in the United States. They consist of small strips of chicken meat that are typically battered and fried.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Course Appetizer, Main Dish

Cuisine American

Servings people

Calories 1792 kcal

Ingredients

FOR THE MARINADE

1½ lbs chicken tenderloins
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
½ cup milk

FOR THE BREADING

1 cup all purpose flour
½ cup water
1 large egg

FOR COOKING

3 cups vegetable oil

Instructions

MARINATE THE CHICKEN

Place the cut chicken tenders in a large bowl.
Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Add milk then mix together.
Let it sit for an hour so that it marinates properly (this will give the chicken its signature flavor).

MAKE THE BREADING

In a separate small bowl, crack the egg and add water then stir with a fork until they are mixed together.
Dredge the chicken tender into flour, coating evenly on all sides.
Next, dip into the egg and water mixture and coat with flour again.

FRY THE CHICKEN

Heat up enough vegetable oil in a large saucepan until 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Once heated, add chicken tenders one at a time. Ensure not to overcrowd the pan. Move pieces around occasionally during cooking so that they fry evenly on both sides, about 5 minutes each side until golden brown color appears.
Remove chicken tenders onto plate lined with kitchen towel papers to absorb any extra grease. Let it cool for 15 minutes before serving enjoy.

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Nutrition

Calories: 1792kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 42gFat: 170gSaturated Fat: 27gPolyunsaturated Fat: 95gMonounsaturated Fat: 39gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 159mgSodium: 811mgPotassium: 744mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 417IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 2mg

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