Crispy Chicken Tenders with Dipping Sauce
Delight in these golden, crispy chicken tenders paired with a creamy dipping sauce, perfect for a quick snack or a 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 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 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, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs.
- In a third bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Dip each chicken tender first into the flour mixture, then into the eggs, and finally coat with the panko mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the chicken tenders in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- For the dipping sauce, whisk together mayonnaise, honey, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Serve the crispy chicken tenders warm with the dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
For extra crunch, bake the breaded tenders at 400°F for 15-20 minutes instead of frying.