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Chicken Tenders and Fries Made Super Easy

These crispy chicken tenders and golden baked fries are a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal made with simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for weeknights, casual gatherings, or weekend treats!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Soaking Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Calories: 780
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Tenders
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenderloins cut into strips
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1.25 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika sweet or smoked
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for heat
  • vegetable oil for frying
Fries
  • 1 pound Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes cut into 1/4-inch thick sticks
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder optional
  • 0.25 teaspoon onion powder optional
  • 0.25 teaspoon paprika optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking Sheet
  • Deep Skillet or Frying Pan
  • Tongs
  • Meat Thermometer
  • Paper Towels
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet.
  2. Soak the sliced potatoes in hot water for 10 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
  3. Toss potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional spices. Spread on the baking sheet and bake for 15–20 minutes. Flip and bake another 5–10 minutes until crispy and golden.
  4. Set up dredging stations: bowl 1 with flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika; bowl 2 with beaten eggs; bowl 3 with breadcrumbs.
  5. Pat chicken dry. Dredge in flour, dip in eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
  6. Heat 2 inches of oil in a skillet to 365°F (185°C). Fry chicken in batches for 8–10 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.

Notes

For a lighter version, bake the chicken tenders at 425°F for 15–20 minutes, flipping once halfway. Serve with dipping sauces like honey mustard, ranch, or ketchup for extra flavor.