Store bought or fast food chicken tenders or “nuggets” never appealed to me. They are loaded with artificial flavors, colors, carcinogenic ‘defoamers’ (why do fast food nuggets need defoamers? Why are they foaming in the first place?) and usually the chicken is so processed that is doesn’t even resemble chicken anymore. To make matters worse they are then fried in trans fats. Not good. These Easy Chicken Tenders will change your nugget game! 
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Three Easy Chicken Tenders in a white bowl nestled next to a green salad

 

Healthy “Fast Food”

These are my Easy Chicken Tenders. Nothing processed or artificial here! And they literally take less than 5 minutes to prep and less than 10 minutes to cook. Now that is fast food!

 

Three golden Easy Chicken Tenders in a white dish with spinach leaves

 

How to Make Easy Chicken Tenders:

“Tenders” are located adjacent to the breast. They are white meat and very…well… tender! You can usually find chicken tenders at the grocery store. If they are not available to you, you can use a regular chicken breast and slice into 1/4″ strips yourself.

 

Easy Chicken Tenders from The Organic Kitchen

To prepare tenders:

Sprinkle with a salt, freshly ground pepper and garlic powder…

Easy Chicken Tenders from The Organic Kitchen

 

Then dredge in any flour you wish. Flour will give your tenders that golden, crispy crunch!

MAKING IT GLUTEN FREE AND JUST AS GOOD!

Not all gluten free flours are created equal. I recommend Jovial Gluten Free Pastry Flour . The grains aren’t just gluten free, they are soaked for easier digestion! For a grain free, paleo, Keto Whole30 option click here!

 

Easy Chicken Tenders from The Organic Kitchen

Next: place a pan on medium/high heat. (I use a panini pan) Melt enough butter, ghee or coconut oil to coat the bottom of a pan, when oil or butter is really hot add tenders to pan and turn heat to medium.

Easy Chicken Tenders from The Organic Kitchen

Cook 4-5 minutes or until chicken is golden brown and then turn over.

Easy Chicken Tenders from The Organic Kitchen

Cook second side till golden brown. Then remove from heat. Serve with a beautiful salad and you have a quick and easy dinner everyone will love. You can also use these tenders in sandwiches or put the leftovers in your kids lunches!

Easy Chicken Tenders from The Organic Kitchen

 

The Recipe: Easy Chicken Tenders

 

Easy Chicken Tenders
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 

These are my Easy Chicken Tenders. Nothing processed or artificial here! And they literally take less than 5 minutes to prep and less than 10 minutes to cook. Now that is fast food!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: kid-friendly recipes, weeknight dinner
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Linda Spiker
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 lbs chicken tenders
  • Sea salt
  • Pepper
  • Garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup flour of your choice all purpose, gluten free, grain free
  • Butter, ghee or coconut oil
Instructions
  1. Sprinkle chicken tenders with sea salt, pepper and garlic powder.
  2. Place flour in a shallow dish. Dredge chicken in flour.
  3. Place a pan on med/high heat, allow pan time to get hot. Add butter, ghee or coconut oil to pan.
  4. Use enough to cover bottom of pan generously.
  5. When pan and butter is hot, add chicken to pan. Cook for 4 minutes or so, until chicken is crispy and golden. Turn chicken and cook other side until golden brown 4-5 minutes.
  6. Serve.

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