Otbivnaya (Otbivni) Chicken Tenders
Crispy, tender Otbivnaya Chicken Tenders are easy to make and perfect for any gathering!
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Shallow Dish
- Frying Pan
- Meat mallet or rolling pin
- Spatula
- Paper Towels
Ingredients
- 2 - 2.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken tenders
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Canola oil for sautéing
- 2 large whole eggs
- 1 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 Tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp Mrs. Dash seasoning
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2 cups Italian bread crumbs
- 3 Tbsp flour
Instructions
- Start by rinsing the chicken tenders under cold water. Pat them dry with paper towels. If desired, use a meat mallet to gently pound the chicken to an even thickness.
- Sprinkle the chicken tenders with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, mayonnaise, all-purpose flour, milk, Mrs. Dash seasoning, and salt until smooth. In a separate shallow dish, mix the Italian bread crumbs and the 3 tablespoons of flour.
- Dip each chicken tender into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off. Then, coat it thoroughly in the bread crumb mixture.
- In a large frying pan, heat about 1/4 inch of canola oil over medium heat. Add the breaded chicken tenders to the pan.
- Cook the chicken tenders for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Once cooked, transfer the chicken tenders to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil. Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a healthier option, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Use panko bread crumbs for extra crunch.
- Freeze breaded chicken tenders for up to 2 months before frying.