Description
Crispy Chicken Tenders with Fries blend golden, crunchy perfection with irresistible seasoned potato strips. Homemade comfort rushes straight from kitchen to plate, promising delightful flavors you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) chicken tenders
Coating Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120 grams) flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup (100 grams) bread crumbs
Seasoning and Cooking:
- 1 lb (454 grams) potatoes
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Cooking oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare oven at 400F (200C) for optimal cooking temperature.
- Apply a generous sprinkle of salt and pepper across chicken tenders for initial seasoning.
- Create a three-stage coating process: first dust tenders with flour, then submerge in whisked eggs, and finally roll thoroughly in bread crumbs for maximum crispiness.
- Arrange breaded tenders on a clean baking sheet, ensuring even spacing for uniform cooking.
- Bake chicken tenders for 20-25 minutes, rotating midway to guarantee golden-brown exterior and fully cooked interior.
- During chicken cooking, transform potatoes into rustic fries by peeling and cutting into uniform strips.
- Heat cooking oil in a deep pan to medium-high temperature for efficient frying.
- Carefully lower potato strips into hot oil, frying in small batches to maintain oil temperature and achieve crisp, golden exterior.
- Transfer freshly fried potatoes onto paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and maintain crispness.
- Plate crispy chicken tenders alongside golden fries, accompanied by preferred dipping sauces for enhanced flavor experience.
Notes
- Replace bread crumbs with crushed cornflakes or gluten-free alternatives for a crunchy texture that works for different dietary needs.
- Pat chicken tenders completely dry before seasoning to ensure maximum crispiness and better breading adherence.
- Use a wire rack on the baking sheet for extra air circulation, creating an evenly crisp exterior without soggy bottoms.
- Consider adding herbs like dried thyme or paprika to the flour coating for enhanced flavor complexity without overwhelming the chicken’s natural taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg