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20) Apple-Cider Brined Chicken Tenders

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lb chicken tenders
  • 2 cups apple cider not vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for pan-frying or cooking spray (for oven)

Method
 

  1. Mix cider, water, salt, and brown sugar until dissolved. Submerge tenders and chill 30–60 minutes.
  2. Drain and pat dry. Toss pepper and paprika into flour. Set up flour, eggs, and panko stations.
  3. Dredge: flour, egg, then panko. Press crumbs on so they stick.
  4. For oven: place on rack, spray, bake 18–20 minutes at 425°F, flipping once. For stove: heat oil, cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
  5. Let rest 3 minutes. My youngest dips in honey mustard; older kids like BBQ.