Fried Chicken Tenders
Ingredient
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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2 large eggs, beaten
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2 tablespoons water
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2 cups Italian-style seasoned bread crumbs
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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24 chicken tenderloins
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2 quarts oil for frying
Dipping Sauce:
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1 cup mayonnaise
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½ cup sour cream
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3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
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3 tablespoons prepared mustard
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1 dash Worcestershire sauce
Direction
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Prepare the breading station: Place flour in a shallow bowl. Place eggs and water in a second shallow bowl. Place bread crumbs in a third shallow bowl, and mix in ground black pepper and cayenne pepper.
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Coat chicken in flour, then eggs, and then bread crumbs, one piece at a time, and set aside.
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Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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Fry chicken in small batches until the pieces are golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove chicken to drain on paper towels or a wire rack.
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Make the dipping sauce: Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, horseradish, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl. Mix well, and serve with chicken.
