Crispy Chicken Tenders with Dipping Sauce
Enjoy perfectly crispy chicken tenders paired with a flavorful homemade dipping sauce, perfect for a quick snack or family 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 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs.
- Place the panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Dip each chicken tender first into the flour mixture, then into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the chicken tenders in batches for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, honey, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice to make the dipping sauce.
- Serve chicken tenders hot with the dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken tenders in buttermilk for 1 hour before breading. Serve with fresh lemon wedges for a zesty touch.