Ingredients:
- 1 lb chicken tenders (or boneless chicken breast sliced into strips)
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup pork rinds, crushed (optional, for extra crunch)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- Tallow, lard, or ghee (for frying)
Instructions:
- Prep the Chicken:
- Pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels.
- Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder (optional).
- Prepare the Egg Mixture:
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs.
- Prepare the Coating:
- In another shallow bowl, mix crushed pork rinds and Parmesan cheese.
- Coat the Chicken:
- Dip each chicken tender into the egg mixture, then press it into the pork rind-Parmesan mixture, coating evenly.
- Fry the Chicken:
- Heat tallow, lard, or ghee in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once hot, fry the chicken tenders for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/75°C).
- Serve:
- Remove the tenders from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
- Serve hot.
Cooking Time:
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Total Time: 18-20 minutes
Nutritional Information (per serving, about 4 servings per batch):
- Calories: ~320 kcal
- Protein: ~30g
- Fat: ~20g
- Carbohydrates: ~1g (depending on pork rind and Parmesan quantities)
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 0g