Big Shot Chicken Tenders
Crispy, golden chicken tenders with a fun name that's a hit at every kids' meal, ready in 25 minutes. This American-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken tenders, all-purpose flour, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a shallow dish, combine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. In another dish, whisk 2 large eggs with 1/4 cup milk until smooth.
- Step 2: Dip each chicken tender first into the flour mixture, then into the egg mixture, and finally into 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tenders in a single layer and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
