Fried Chicken Tenders

This fried chicken tenders recipe makes crispy, delicious chicken pieces, paired with our own spicy horseradish dipping sauce. We serve it with our favorite potato salad and corn on the cob.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 821 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons water
• ½ cup sour cream
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 tablespoons prepared mustard
• 2 cups Italian-style seasoned bread crumbs
• 24 chicken tenderloins
• 2 quarts oil for frying
• 3 tablespoons prepared horseradish

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Prepare the breading station: Place flour in a shallow bowl. Place eggs and water in a second shallow bowl. Place bread crumbs in a third shallow bowl, and mix in ground black pepper and cayenne pepper.

Step 3

Coat chicken in flour, then eggs, and then bread crumbs, one piece at a time, and set aside.

Step 4

Fry chicken in small batches until the pieces are golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove chicken and drain on paper towels.

Step 5

Make the dipping sauce: Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, horseradish, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl. Mix well, and serve with chicken.