Crispy Chicken Tender Sandwich
Sink your teeth into the ultimate **Crispy Chicken Tender Sandwich**, a gourmet delight that features juicy, golden-brown chicken tenders nestled between soft, toasted sandwich buns. Perfectly seasoned with a blend of paprika, garlic, and black pepper, the chicken tenders are double-coated in flour and breadcrumbs for that irresistible crunch. Topped with crisp lettuce, tangy pickles, and a luscious homemade honey mustard mayo, this sandwich is a flavor-packed bite from start to finish. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or game-day feasts. Serve it hot and fresh for a satisfying meal that’s as easy to make as it is delicious!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken tenderloins
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- 4 sandwich buns
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 8 pickle slices
Directions
Step 1
Begin by preparing the chicken tenders. In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Step 2
In another shallow dish, beat the eggs and mix in the buttermilk.
Step 3
Place breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish.
Step 4
Dip each chicken tender in the flour mixture, making sure to coat it well, then dip it into the egg and buttermilk mixture, and finally coat it with the breadcrumbs.
Step 5
In a large skillet or deep pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
Step 6
Carefully place the chicken tenders into the hot oil, frying them in batches for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
Step 7
Remove the chicken tenders from the oil and drain them on a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate.
Step 8
To make the sandwich sauce, mix the mayonnaise, mustard, and honey together in a small bowl.
Step 9
Lightly toast the sandwich buns using a toaster or on a skillet.
Step 10
Assemble the sandwiches by spreading some sauce on both halves of the buns.
Step 11
Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom bun, add two or three pickle slices, and top with 2-3 chicken tenders.
Step 12
Close the sandwich with the top bun and repeat the process for remaining sandwiches.
Step 13
Serve immediately while the tenders are still crispy and hot.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1869.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 6537.2 |
| Total Fat 537.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 76.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 269.4g | |
| Cholesterol 739.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6451.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 314.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 46.7g | |
| Protein 151.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 208.9IU | 0% |
| Calcium 645.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 20.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1946.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories