Description
These extra-crispy fried chicken tender strips are sure to satisfy even your pickiest eater! Enjoy with dipping sauces like honey or honey mustard, or eat them plain!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons water
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast tenders
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
Instructions
- Combine flour
- salt
- and pepper in a medium bowl. Mix eggs and water together in a small bowl.
- Place some chicken strips in the flour mixture to coat
- then gently shake to remove any excess flour. Coat strips in egg. Return to the flour mixture and coat again; repeat with egg mixture. Coat once more in the flour mixture
- placing strips on a plate while you continue with remaining chicken.
- Let strips sit for 5 minutes to allow flour to set.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C); oil is ready if you drop some water in and it sizzles.
- Working in batches if needed
- place strips in the hot oil. Cook for 8 minutes. Turn over and continue to cook until golden brown
- no longer pink in the centers
- and juices run clear
- about 8 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Place strips on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Servings: 4