**Savor the Crispy Delight of Battered Chicken Tenders: A Culinary Journey Through Flavorful Recipes**
Indulge in the tantalizing world of battered chicken tenders, where crispy exteriors meet tender, juicy interiors. These culinary delights offer a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. From classic Southern buttermilk-fried chicken tenders to innovative Asian-inspired creations, this article presents a diverse collection of recipes that cater to every palate. Embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the secrets behind perfect batter, discover the art of achieving golden-brown perfection, and delve into a world of delectable dipping sauces. Get ready to elevate your chicken tender game and create unforgettable meals that will leave your loved ones craving for more.
BAKED CHICKEN TENDERS
Chicken tenders may be known as a kid favorite, but it's hard to find an adult who doesn't enjoy them just as much. And there's a lot to love when a crisp, golden brown coating meets juicy, tender chicken strips. This weeknight version strays slightly from the traditional deep-fried recipe: It can be pan-fried (see tip below), but it shines when baked in the oven. Proper chicken tenders, or the smaller muscle underneath the breast, can be hard to find, but boneless, skinless breasts - from chicken, or even turkey - sliced into thin strips are an excellent stand-in. For a little punch, feel free to add cayenne, crushed red-pepper flakes or fennel seed, or ground cumin to the flour mixture. Lastly, this version is paired with an herbed yogurt dip, but it can also be served with ketchup.
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories dinner, lunch, finger foods, poultry, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Make the dip: Mix yogurt, chives, parsley, dill, lemon juice and garlic in a small bowl; season with salt and plenty of pepper. Set aside.
- Prepare the chicken: Heat oven to 450 degrees. Cut chicken breasts lengthwise into about 1 1/4-inch-wide strips. Season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
- Mix together flour and paprika in a medium bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Place eggs in a large bowl and whisk with 1 teaspoon water. Season with salt and pepper. Put bread crumbs in a large bowl or shallow baking dish, and season with salt and pepper.
- Working with few pieces at a time, toss the chicken in the flour mixture, making sure it's evenly coated. Shake off excess flour, and dip into egg wash. Shake off any excess.
- Dip chicken into bread crumb mixture a few pieces at a time, pressing to adhere as many bread crumbs as possible. Shake off any excess, and set chicken aside on a large plate.
- Place breaded chicken strips on a foil- or parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, and bake until one side is beginning to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Using tongs or a spatula, flip chicken and continue to cook until the other side is golden brown and crisp, another 6 to 8 minutes. Serve with herbed yogurt dip.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 765, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 70 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 60 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 972 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN STRIPS
What's not to love with these crowd-pleasing golden fried chicken strips? A hint of garlic makes this fried chicken tenders recipe irresistible. -Genise Krause, Sturgeon Bay, WI
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and buttermilk. In a separate shallow bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, pepper, salt and paprika. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then flour mixture., In an electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Fry chicken, a few pieces at a time, for 2-3 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 320mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 39g protein.
BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN TENDERS
One of my most popular recipes, these chicken tenders are marinated in seasoned buttermilk and pan-fried to crispy, crunchy perfection.
Provided by Jennifer Segal
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- To marinate the chicken: In a large sealable bag, combine the chicken tenders with the remaining marinade ingredients. Seal the bag tightly and massage the chicken until it is evenly coated with buttermilk and seasoning. Place in a bowl (in case of leakage) and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours.
- To make the breading: In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Whisk until well blended, then add the buttermilk and stir with a fork until the mixture is evenly clumpy.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup. Remove the chicken tenders from the marinade a few at a time and toss into the breading mixture. Be sure to press the chicken firmly into the breading so clumps adhere to the meat. (It's a messy job: use one hand to remove the wet tenders from the bag and the other to toss in the breading.) Set breaded tenders on the prepared baking sheet.
- To fry the chicken: Line another baking sheet with a few layers of paper towels and set next to the stove. Add oil to a large, high-sided pot until the level reaches about ¾-inch. Heat over medium-high heat until oil is shimmering (about 350°). (If a cube of bread sizzles when you drop it in, it's ready.) Using tongs, place several chicken tenders in the hot oil without crowding the pan. Cook until golden brown on the bottom side, a few minutes, then flip and cook until the second side is also golden, a few minutes more. Set the cooked tenders on the paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain. Fry remaining tenders in batches adjusting the heat as necessary (if the tenders are browning too fast, lower the heat). Serve hot.
- Note: I find that it's hard to tell how golden the chicken is when it's immersed in the oil. It may only look lightly golden, but it's actually a perfect fried chicken golden brown. If you're unsure, simply pull a tender out of the oil and rest it on the paper towels to see the true color.
- Note: Nutritional information was calculated assuming that approximately ¼ cup of the oil is absorbed into the chicken tenders when frying.
- Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The cooked chicken tenders can be frozen for up to 3 months. To reheat, put the frozen tenders on a wire rack on top of a rimmed baking sheet and warm in a 350°F (175°C) oven until heated through and crisp, about 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 925, Fat 51, Carbohydrate 75g, Protein 41g, SaturatedFat 1, Sugar 5g, Fiber 4g, Sodium 1866mg, Cholesterol 96mg
BEER-BATTERED CHICKEN TENDERS
How to make Beer-Battered Chicken Tenders
Categories Beer-Battered Chicken Tenders best Beer-Battered Chicken Tenders recipe how to make Beer-Battered Chicken Tenders best party appetizers best appetizer recipes
Time 20m
Yield 10-12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Set aside 1/3 cup flour and whisk together the remaining 2 cups flour with Coors Light and beaten eggs. Season the batter to taste.
- Dredge chicken tenders in flour and then dip or roll tenders in batter.
- Deep-fry tenders in 375 degree F oil until deep golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
BATTERED CHICKEN TENDERS
Make and share this Battered Chicken Tenders recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mebriella
Categories Chicken
Time 20m
Yield 10 tenderloins, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Sauce: Combine all ingredients, you can adjust any of the ingredients to suit your taste. Sauce can be doubled.
- Heat oil in fryer to 350 degrees F.
- Whisk egg and water medium bowl.
- Whisk in flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Let the batter sit for a few minutes.
- Coat each piece of chicken with dry flour.
- Dip the chicken into the batter and let a little batter drip off the chicken.
- Once the excess batter has dripped off add to fryer.
- Fry for 7 to 9 minutes (ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees).
- Repeat with the remaining chicken, frying 3 to 4 tenderloins at a time.
- Drain fried chicken strips on paper towels and serve with favorite dip or dressing.
EASY BAKED CHICKEN TENDERS
A wholesome twist on the classic favorite chicken tenders....I personally would prefer these baked over fried any day!
Provided by Tarryn
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Baked and Roasted Breasts
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
- Place egg in a shallow dish. Place bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper into a large zip-top freezer bag and mix well. Dip 2 chicken strips into egg and then place into bread crumb mixture and shake to coat. Place coated chicken pieces onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining chicken.
- Spray each chicken tender with cooking spray 2 times.
- Bake tenders in the preheated oven for 7 minutes; flip, continue to bake on opposite side until no longer pink in the centers, about 7 minutes more. Remove from the oven.
- Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- Broil tenders in the preheated oven for extra crunch, about 2 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 72.2 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 688.7 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
BREADED CHICKEN FINGERS
If you like the taste of garlic, this recipe is for you. It is easy to make, but requires time to marinate.
Provided by JANETFORAUBURN
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Pan-Fried
Time 2h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place chicken strips into a large, resealable plastic bag. In a small bowl, mix the egg, buttermilk and garlic powder. Pour mixture into bag with chicken. Seal, and refrigerate 2 to 4 hours.
- In another large, resealable plastic bag, mix together the flour, bread crumbs, salt and baking powder. Remove chicken from refrigerator, and drain, discarding buttermilk mixture. Place chicken in flour mixture bag. Seal, and shake to coat.
- Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Carefully place coated chicken in hot oil. Fry until golden brown and juices run clear. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.7 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 78.6 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 703.7 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN TENDERS
You can make anything more delicious, even an all-time family favorite with these easy-to-make-easier-to-finish oven-fried chicken tenders. They're the perfect recipe to put together in no time! The not-so-secret secret ingredients for these homemade chicken tenders are panko bread crumbs, Gold Medal™ flour, and yes, a whole lot of love.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425°F. Line cookie sheet with foil; spray with cooking spray.
- In shallow dish, place flour. In another shallow dish, beat egg and water. In third shallow dish, mix bread crumbs and cheese. Coat chicken with flour; dip into egg mixture, then coat with bread crumb mixture. Place on cookie sheet.
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until chicken is no longer pink in center and coating is golden brown. Serve with dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 670 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- To ensure the chicken tenders are evenly cooked, use a meat thermometer to check that they have reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) before removing them from the oil.
- For extra crispy chicken tenders, double coat them in the batter mixture before frying.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes before using.
- For a healthier version of battered chicken tenders, bake them in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through.
- Serve battered chicken tenders with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce.
Conclusion:
Buttermilk battered chicken tenders are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or as an appetizer at a party. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make your own battered chicken tenders at home that are just as good as the ones you get from a restaurant. So next time you're craving something crispy and flavorful, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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