Fried Chicken Tenders Recipe
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Fried Chicken Tenders

By: Linda 
"These are tasty, tender chicken pieces with our own spicy horseradish dipping sauce. We serve it with our favorite potato salad and corn on the cob. Enjoy!"

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups Italian-style seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 24 chicken tenderloins
  • 2 quarts oil for frying
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tablespoons prepared mustard

Directions

  1. Place flour in a shallow bowl. Place breadcrumbs in a separate shallow bowl, and mix with ground black pepper and cayenne pepper. Place eggs and water in a small bowl.
  2. One piece at a time, coat the chicken in the flour, the eggs and the bread crumbs, and set aside.
  3. Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  4. In small batches, fry chicken 6 to 8 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove chicken, and drain on paper towels.
  5. In a separate small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, horseradish, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Mix well, and serve with the chicken for dipping.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 821 | Total Fat: 55.2g | Cholesterol: 170mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2006 by chele   view full review
These came out great! I also pan-fried with no trouble!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2006 by CHEFLADY   view full review
I have made this several times and it is very good. I use a deep fryer and it doesn't come out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by GEOJU   view full review
These were great fingers. Really good! They were crispy outside and juicy inside. I don't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2008 by BROSNANFAN   view full review
I have made these 3 times now. They are a little time consuming but worth it. If previous...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2005 by ANGEL19971   view full review
receipe is very good, a little bland, added 1 tsp garlic pepper, and 1 tsp poultry...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2005 by kidznp   view full review
I love this recipe! I had some tenderloins and had no idea how to prepare them. No more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by COURTNEY RUNK   view full review
I thought this was a good recipe. I needed something quick and easy to fix and something my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by MDAVIS0325   view full review
I had never fried my own chicken tenders before, but these turned out great! They did need a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2003 by Momof2   view full review
This were good....I have used a different chicken tender recipe for years and was glad to try...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2006 by CATCASTEEN   view full review
my kids and husband loved these! These will be made in our home A LOT!

 

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