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These super easy pan fried chicken tenders are a simple favorite that will please the whole family! They pair nicely with honey mustard dip and french fries!

Easy Pan Fried Chicken Tenders

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Course Main Course, Snack

Servings 1 tender

Calories 185 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups water
• 2½ tbsp salt, divided
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 8 oz boneless skinless chicken breast
• ⅓ cup flour
• ½ tsp thyme
• ½ tsp basil
• ¼ tsp oregano
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ¾ tsp paprika
• ¾ tsp garlic powder
• ¾ tsp ground ginger
• ⅓ cup cornmeal
• ⅓ cup milk
• 1 egg
• Vegetable oil

Instructions

 

• First, make a brine by dissolving 2 tbsp salt and 2 tbsp sugar in 2 cups of water.
• Cut chicken breast into 4 strips then submerge strips in brine and allow to soak for at least 2 hours but no longer.
• Mix flour, ½ tsp salt, thyme, basil, oregano, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder and ginger in a small bowl.
• Place cornmeal in a separate small, shallow bowl.
• In a third small bowl, whisk together milk and egg.
• Remove tenders from the brine and dry them with a paper or kitchen towel. Allow them to sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
• Dredge each chicken tender in the flour mixture, dunk in the egg mixture and coat with cornmeal.
• Lay coated tenders in a single layer on a flat surface and allow to rest for at least 5 minutes.
• Pour 1” of oil into a heavy skillet and heat on medium until a drop of water sizzles when dropped in (5-10 minutes).
• Carefully place chicken tenders into hot oil and fry for 10-12 minutes, turning once. Tenders should be golden brown and have an internal temperature of 160℉.
• Let cooked tenders rest for 5 minutes before eating.
• Hack: Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
• Hack:  Chicken tenders can be cooked in the air fryer set at 400℉ for 9 minutes, flipping once.

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Suggestion: Serve tenders with honey mustard dip and oven-roasted french fries.