Chicken Tenders

By spend with pennies

Ingredients

1½ pounds chicken tenderloins (or boneless chicken breasts sliced into strips)
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup Panko bread crumbs
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon seasoned salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
3 large eggs (more if needed)
3 tablespoons water
vegetable oil for frying

Prep Time20mins
Cook Time30mins
Servings6

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine flour, bread crumbs, and seasonings. Set aside. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, water, and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.

Dab the tenders dry with a paper towel.

Working with half of the flour mixture at a time, dip each piece of chicken in the egg mixture and then in the flour. Dip it into the egg a second time and then the flour again to double-coat it. Gently press the flour into the chicken. Shake off any excess. Place on a wire rack and repeat with the remaining chicken.

In a large deep skillet, heat 1 inch of oil to 350°F. Fry chicken in small batches until crispy and the chicken reaches 165°F, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and season with salt.

Serve with honey garlic sauce or your favorite dips.