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A plate of golden brown crack chicken tenders with crispy coating neatly arranged on a rustic wooden platter, garnished with fresh herbs and served alongside a small bowl of dipping sauce, with a blurred background showcasing a cozy kitchen setting and natural light highlighting the tender texture.

Easiest Crack Chicken Tenders for Quick Weeknight Dinner

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Crispy and flavorful chicken tenders coated in seasoned batter, baked or fried to golden perfection, and served with dipping sauce.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken tenders
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooking oil for frying or baking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat oil in a skillet for frying.
  2. Prepare three plates: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with seasoned bread crumbs mixed with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dredge chicken tenders in flour, then dip into eggs, and coat with seasoned bread crumbs.
  4. For baking: place tenders on a greased baking sheet and spray with cooking oil. Bake for 20-25 minutes until crispy. For frying: cook tenders in hot oil for about 5-7 minutes until golden and cooked through.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, double coat the tenders by repeating the egg and bread crumb steps.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauces like ranch or honey mustard.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Method: Baking or frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free (use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3 tenders
  • Calories: 320 Kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg