Southern "Fried" Chicken Tenders
These chicken tenders are just as tasty as their fried counterparts, but at a fraction of the calories! Crispy outside, with a mouth-wateringly juicy chicken that's full of healthy protein.
Nutrition Facts
2 servings
- Amount per serving
- Calories307
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 3g4%
- Total Carbohydrate 26.6g10%
- Dietary Fiber 1.4g5%
- Protein 42g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Yields2 ServingsCategoryDinner
2 medium chicken breasts
100 ml semi-skimmed milk
10 ml hot sauce
30 g plain flour
30 g golden breadcrumbs
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried sage
1 tsp salt
0.50 tsp chilli powder
0.50 tsp paprika
0.50 tsp black pepper
0.50 tsp dried thyme
1
Cut the chicken into strips and place in a bowl.
Pour in the milk and hot sauce, mix well and let marinate for at least 1 hour.
2
Combine the flour, breadcrumbs and seasonings in a separate bowl.
3
Once the chicken is done marinating, dip each strip into the coating mixture and coat evenly. Place on a clean plate while finishing the others.
4
Cook the chicken strips in an air-fryer at 180C for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Ensure the chicken is cooked through thoroughly before eating.
Alternatively, cook in the oven at 185C for 25 minutes, again flipping halfway though.
5
Serve with mashed potatoes, gravy and enjoy!
Ingredients
2 medium chicken breasts
100 ml semi-skimmed milk
10 ml hot sauce
30 g plain flour
30 g golden breadcrumbs
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried sage
1 tsp salt
0.50 tsp chilli powder
0.50 tsp paprika
0.50 tsp black pepper
0.50 tsp dried thyme
Directions
1
Cut the chicken into strips and place in a bowl.
Pour in the milk and hot sauce, mix well and let marinate for at least 1 hour.
2
Combine the flour, breadcrumbs and seasonings in a separate bowl.
3
Once the chicken is done marinating, dip each strip into the coating mixture and coat evenly. Place on a clean plate while finishing the others.
4
Cook the chicken strips in an air-fryer at 180C for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Ensure the chicken is cooked through thoroughly before eating.
Alternatively, cook in the oven at 185C for 25 minutes, again flipping halfway though.
5
Serve with mashed potatoes, gravy and enjoy!