Sichuan Hot Chicken Tenders Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Sichuan Hot Chicken Tenders Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound boneless

skinless chicken tenders

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

3 tablespoons Sichuan peppercorn powder

1 teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

¼ teaspoon paprika

½ cup all-purpose flour

2 eggs

lightly beaten

1 tablespoon water

1 ¼ cups panko bread crumbs

2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

vegetable oil for frying

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Sprinkle chicken tenders with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Stir together Sichuan peppercorn powder 1 teaspoon salt cayenne and paprika in a small bowl; set aside.

Step 3

Pour flour in a shallow bowl. Stir together eggs and water in a second bowl. Mix bread crumbs garlic powder onion powder salt and pepper in the third bowl.

Step 4

Dredge chicken tenders in flour shaking off the excess. Dip tenders in the egg mixture and then in the bread crumb mixture to coat. Place on a plate and set aside.

Step 5

Heat about 1/2-inch vegetable oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat until oil has a temperature of 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 6

Fry chicken tenders in batches flipping as needed until they're golden brown on all sides and cooked through 3 to 4 minutes per batch. Check oil temperature in between batches so make sure it's back up to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) before frying the next batch.

Step 7

As soon as each batch is fried immediately season chicken tenders with Sichuan powder mixture on both sides to suit your taste; the more the spicier.

Nutritional Information

Sichuan Hot Chicken Tenders Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 369

% Daily Value *

Protein: 32.6g 65%

Carbohydrates: 39.6g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 1.7g 7%

Sugars: 0.8g

Fat: 12.1g 19%

Saturated Fat: 2.6g 13%

Cholesterol: 157.6mg 53%

Vitamin A Iu: 270.9IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 17.1mg 132%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 35%

Vitamin C: 1.3mg 2%

Folate: 44.9mcg 11%

Calcium: 47.3mg 5%

Iron: 3.2mg 18%

Magnesium: 37.7mg 14%

Potassium: 318mg 9%

Sodium: 879.2mg 35%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 21%

Calories From Fat: 109.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.