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Battered Chicken Tenders Recipe

Get ready to experience the ultimate crispy, juicy chicken tenders! This recipe delivers perfectly golden-brown, flavorful chicken coated in a light and crispy batter, served with a homemade honey dijon mustard dipping sauce that will take your tastebuds to heaven. Easy to make and guaranteed to be a family favorite!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 454.1 kcal
Protein 27g
Rating 3.7 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Battered Chicken Tenders

  • 1 lb chicken tenderloins
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (for batter), plus a pinch (for sauce)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (for batter), plus a pinch (for sauce)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup water
  • approximately 2 inches of oil (for frying)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • Fresh parsley or chives (optional, for garnish)

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How to Make Battered Chicken Tenders

  1. **Make the Honey Dijon Mustard Sauce:** In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings to your preference. (Sauce can be doubled or tripled)
  2. **Prepare the Chicken:** Pat 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken tenders dry with paper towels.
  3. **Prepare the Batter:** In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 large egg and 1/4 cup water. In a separate shallow dish, combine 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. **Coat the Chicken:** Dredge each chicken tender in the flour mixture, ensuring it's fully coated.
  5. **Dip and Fry:** Dip each floured tender into the egg mixture, allowing excess batter to drip off. Carefully place the chicken tenders in a preheated deep fryer or large skillet with approximately 2 inches of oil heated to 350°F (175°C).
  6. **Fry until Golden:** Fry the chicken tenders in batches (3-4 at a time) for 7-9 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Avoid overcrowding the fryer to ensure even cooking.
  7. **Drain and Serve:** Remove the cooked chicken tenders from the fryer and place them on a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve immediately with your homemade honey dijon mustard sauce.
  8. **Optional:** Garnish with fresh parsley or chives before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

68 g

Sugar

70g

Fat

4g

Carbs

30g

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Main Ingredient Preparation For 1 Or 2 Poultry Chicken Meat Number Of Servings