Cajun Pan-Fried Chicken Tenders

  • Preparation Time
    Prep:
    10 min.
  • Cooking Time
    Cook:
    25 min.
  • Serves
    Serves:
    4

These Cajun chicken tenders with a cornmeal crust are perfect for a family-friendly supper, but they can also be served as a party appetizer.

Recipe tags: chicken base, easy difficulty, lunch, chicken, skillet

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 tbsp Better Than Bouillon® Roasted Chicken Base
1 egg
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup fine-ground cornmeal
4 tsp Cajun seasoning
1 lbs chicken tenders
½ cup canola oil
½ cup ranch dressing

Directions

  • 1

    In shallow dish, beat together Roasted Chicken Base and egg. In separate shallow dish, toss together flour, cornmeal and Cajun seasoning. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then dredge in cornmeal mixture until well coated.

  • 2

    Heat oil in large skillet set over medium heat. In batches, cook chicken for 3 to 5 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.

  • 3

    Serve with ranch dressing for dipping.

Cajun chicken tenders are also delicious served with store-bought tzatziki sauce, guacamole or salsa.