Emeril's Chicken Tenders

Kick up boring chicken tenders with a buttery Ritz cracker coating. Fried to a golden brown and served with homemade honey mustard dipping sauce, these crispy tenders will fuel famished football fans.

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Pecan-Parmesan Chicken Tenders with Honey-Mustard Dipping Sauce

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Ingredients

24 Ritz® Crackers
½ cup toasted pecans
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus 2 tablespoons for sprinkling
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
4 cups vegetable oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut on the bias into ¼ -inch-wide strips

Directions

Combine the Ritz® Crackers, pecans, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper in a food processor, and pulse until fine, 15 to 20 seconds. Transfer breading mixture to a shallow dish; set aside. Place oil in a deep fryer or a large deep-frying pan over medium-high and heat until it reaches 370 degrees on a deep-fry thermometer. Place egg whites in a separate bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Dip the chicken, one piece at a time, into the egg whites, and then into the breading mixture to coat. Transfer to a plate in a single layer. Once all of the chicken has been coated, working in batches, add chicken to hot oil. Cook until golden brown, 30 to 45 seconds. Drain, and sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese and Essence.

In a small bowl, stir to combine honey, mustard, and mayonnaise until smooth. Serve immediately with chicken.

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Emeril's Chicken Tenders

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