Ultra-Crispy Chicken Tender Strips
Ultra-Crispy Chicken Tender Strips deliver a crackling, well-seasoned crust around juicy, tender pieces of chicken. Lightly peppery and golden, they’re perfect for dipping and make an ideal weeknight dinner or game-day snack platter. Serve hot with your favorite sauces to highlight the crunchy exterior and moist interior.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ultra-Crispy Chicken Tender Strips, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 27 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 23
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 22
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, salt, and pepper. In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and water.
- 2
Add some chicken strips to the flour mixture to coat, then gently shake off any excess flour. Dip the strips in the egg mixture. Return them to the flour mixture to coat again; repeat with the egg mixture. Coat once more in the flour mixture, placing the strips on a plate as you work through the remaining chicken.
- 3
Let the strips rest for 5 minutes so the flour can set.
- 4
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C); the oil is ready if a drop of water sizzles.
- 5
Working in batches if necessary, add the strips to the hot oil. Cook for 8 minutes. Turn them over and continue cooking until golden brown, no longer pink in the centers, and the juices run clear, about 8 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 6
Transfer the strips to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
- Calories 1313.93 kcal High 66%
- Protein 42.66 g Good Source 85%
- Carbohydrate 38.94 g 14%
- Total Fat 112.64 g High 144%
- Saturated Fat 16.71 g High 84%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 185.04 mg High 62%
- Sodium 358.05 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 2.21 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 0.81 g --
- Added Sugars 0.63 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 22.56 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 3.61 mg Good Source 20%
- Potassium 86.17 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 29.04 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.11 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.52 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Ultra Crispy Chicken Tender Strips is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Chicken Tenderloin, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 1313.93 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ultra-Crispy Chicken Tender Strips made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Chicken Tenderloin, Eggs, Salt. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ultra-Crispy Chicken Tender Strips?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1313.93 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ultra-Crispy Chicken Tender Strips easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Ultra-Crispy Chicken Tender Strips healthy?
- Ultra-Crispy Chicken Tender Strips has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 1313.93 calories and 42.66 g of protein, or 85% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 358.05 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 16.71 g (84% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat, Gluten and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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