Homemade Breaded Chicken Tenders (No Deep Frying)

These homemade breaded chicken tenders taste so much better than anything you’ve had at a restaurant. There’s no deep frying, but good quality chicken is key.

If you like chicken tenders from a restaurant, these will knock your socks off. Believe it or not, they’re  not deep fried.

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Once again, top quality ingredients are key–I cannot stress this enough.  You can eat these as they are, put them on a bun if you want a really tasty chicken sandwich, or chop them onto a salad–the possibilities are endless!

Another easy chicken recipe you may enjoy.

Without further ado, the recipe for homemade breaded chicken tenders.

Homemade Breaded Chicken Tenders
 

• 1 lb organic, free range chicken breast tenders (or breast, cut into pieces as desired)
• 1 egg, organic, free range
• breadcrumbs (homemade, preferably)
• salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• thyme, fresh or dried
• (OPTIONAL: grated Parmesan cheese (the real stuff) if you want to make breaded Parmesan chicken tenders)
• light olive oil

Beat the egg with a little salt and 1 tsp of water in a bowl, in which the chicken will be dipped.

In a similar bowl, place some breadcrumbs, add a little salt, pepper and the thyme. Mix well (add Parmesan cheese at this point, if using).

 Place the chicken on a plate nearby the beaten egg.

Begin dipping the chicken, one piece at a time into the egg.

 Hold the chicken against the side of the bowl for a second or two to let the excess egg drain.

Next, dredge the chicken in the breadcrumbs.

Coat evenly with the breadcrumb mixture.

Place on a tray, and repeat until all the chicken is coated.

Put approximately 3 tablespoons of olive oil into a frying pan, preferably non-stick (but not necessary) on medium high heat.

Place a few chicken tenders into the pan when hot. Cook until golden brown on each side and cooked thoroughly, adding oil as needed.

If in doubt, cut into a thicker piece to make sure it is no longer pink in the center.

Place on a paper towel lined plate, then place on serving plate or in a bowl.

These homemade chicken tenders are perfect as is, chopped onto a green salad or even in a sandwich with lettuce and some Buffalo Wing hot sauce!

And if you want to cook chicken breast in the oven, here’s a way to ensure it’s not going to end up dry and tasteless, from my friends at Diabetes Strong. 

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Breaded Chicken Tenders, Homemade Style

Yield: 2 servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

One of the easiest and tastiest ways to prepare chicken breast. No deep frying required.

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Ingredients

• ½ lb organic, free range chicken breast tenders (or breast, cut into pieces as desired)
• 1 egg, organic, free range
• breadcrumbs (homemade, preferably)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• black pepper
• 1/8 tsp thyme, fresh or dried
• 4 Tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Beat the egg with a little salt and 1 tsp of water in a bowl, in which the chicken will be dipped.
2. In a similar bowl, place some breadcrumbs, add a little salt, pepper and the thyme and mix well (add Parmesan to this if using)
3. Place the chicken on a plate nearby the beaten egg and begin dipping the chicken, one piece at a time into the egg.
4. Hold the chicken against the side of the bowl for a second or two to let the excess egg drain.
5. Next, dredge the chicken in the breadcrumbs and coat evenly.
6. Place on a tray, and repeat until all the chicken is coated.
7. Put approximately 3 tablespoons of light olive oil into a frying pan, preferably non-stick and heat over medium high heat.
8. Place some chicken tenders into the pan when hot, and cook until golden brown on each side and cooked thoroughly, adding oil as needed. If in doubt, cut into a thicker piece to make sure it is no longer pink in the center.
9. Place on a paper towel lined plate, then place on serving plate or in a bowl.

Notes

Make these gluten free by using gf bread crumbs and flour mix.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1 half breast
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 483Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 43gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 232mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 61g

Nutrition information is only estimated.

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