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Golden brown crispy chicken tenders on a wire rack with a bowl of creamy herb dipping sauce

Crispy Chicken Tenders with Creamy Herb Sauce

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 580
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound chicken breast tenders
  • 1 cup all -purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs , beaten
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil for shallow frying
  • 0.5 cup mayonnais e
  • 0.25 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic , minced

Method
 

  1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, parsley, dill, chives, and minced garlic until homogenous. Cover and refrigerate until service.
  2. Prepare a standard breading station using three shallow containers: place flour in the first; beaten eggs in the second; and panko breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in the third.
  3. Pat chicken tenders dry with paper towels. Dredge each piece in flour and shake off excess, dip into the egg wash to coat entirely, and then press firmly into the seasoned panko breadcrumbs.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
  5. Place chicken tenders into the hot oil in batches, ensuring the pan is not overcrowded. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side until the coating is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. Transfer the fried tenders to a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain and maintain crispness.
  7. Serve the warm chicken tenders immediately with the chilled creamy herb sauce.