Crispy Chicken Tenders

Ingredients: 

 1 1/2 to 2 lb Chicken Tenders (or Chicken Breast cut into Strips)
Flour (about 1 cup)
Salt and Pepper to Taste
1 egg
1 Tbsp. melted Butter
1/2 cup milk (or more if needed)
About 3 cups Bread Crumbs or Rice Crispies (as needed) *In a pinch grated Parmesan from the shaker will work
*Olive Oil (optional)
*Honey Mustard Sauce (optional, recipe to follow)
*BBQ Sauce (optional, recipe to follow)

Directions:

In a medium bowl beat egg and add the milk and melted butter.  Mix well.  Place about a cup of flour in a bowl.  Place the bread crumbs or rice crispies in a bowl.  Lightly salt and pepper the chicken.  Coat each piece of chicken with the flour, then dip chicken in the egg mixture until coated, finally coat the chicken with the breadcrumbs or rice crispies and set aside.  Repeat this for each chicken tender.

Fried:  If you want to fry your chicken tenders, then heat 1 cup of olive oil in a large skillet at medium heat until hot, but not browned.  Add your chicken tenders to the skillet, do not overlap (depending on the size of the skillet you may need to do in batches).  Cook until done, make sure to flip and cook until golden brown on both sides.  You may need to add more olive oil if doing multiple batches.  When done, place on a plate covered in paper towels to drain.  Serve hot.

Baked:  If you want to make a healthier choice, then bake your tenders in a 350 degree preheated over for about 25 to 30 minutes or until done.  Bake in a baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray in a single layer.

Great with Honey Mustard Sauce or covered with BBQ sauce.  Enjoy!

or use to make Chicken Tender Parmesan (recipe to follow).