Fried Chicken Tenders

Enjoy this fried chicken tenders recipe that makes crispy, delicious chicken pieces and features an easy, spicy horseradish sauce for dipping.

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

Ingredients

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

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

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

Step 5

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