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Classic Crispy Chicken Tenders

40 minServes 4Nutri-Score D€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken tenders (trimmed)Meat700 g
  • whole milkDairy240 ml
  • egg (beaten)Dairy1 piece
  • all-purpose flourPantry240 g
  • cornstarchPantry16 g
  • garlic powderSpices6 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices3 g
  • kosher saltSpices8 g
  • paprikaSpices5 g
  • onion powderSpices6 g
  • frying oil (for deep frying)Pantry1 litre
  • ketchupPantry60 g
  • mayonnaisePantry60 g
  • Worcestershire saucePantry10 ml

per serving

Nutrition

673kcal

Carbs
54 g
Proteins
41 g
Fat
33 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Deep fryer
  • Kitchen thermometer
  • Tongs
  • Cooling rack

step by step

Method

  1. Make the milk bath

    • Whisk the milk with the egg in a bowl until combined.
    Step 1
  2. Season the flour

    • Combine the flour and cornstarch in a second bowl.
    • Season generously with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper and kosher salt and mix well.
    Step 2
  3. Coat the tenders

    • Dip each chicken tender into the milk and egg mixture.
    • Dredge it in the seasoned flour, pressing so the coating sticks.
    • Repeat the dip and dredge a second time for a double coating.
    Step 3
  4. Heat the oil

    • Heat the frying oil to 175 °C.
    Step 4
  5. Fry the tenders

    • Fry the tenders in batches without crowding the oil.
    • Turn them until golden brown and cooked through.
    Step 5
  6. Drain and rest

    • Transfer the tenders to a cooling rack to drain the excess oil.
    Step 6
  7. Mix the dipping sauce

    • Stir together the ketchup, mayonnaise and Worcestershire sauce.
    • Serve the tenders with the sauce.
    Step 7