Crunchy Chicken Tenders with Caramelized Onion Gravy
I don't know anyone who'll say "no" to fried chicken. For me, it's the ultimate comfort food. Today, I'll share the crunchiest chicken tenders with caramelized onion gravy that you'll surely love.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 medium onion sliced very thin
- ½ teaspoon salt fine sea salt or table salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper freshly ground black pepper
- 6-8 pieces chicken breast tenders
- ¾ cup milk whole milk
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Mix salt and pepper into the all-purpose flour and spread the mixture out on a plate.
- Separate the onion into rings. Toss the onion rings in the salt, pepper, and flour mixture until lightly coated, then shake off excess. Reserve any remaining flour mixture for dredging the chicken.
- Heat the skillet on high, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and spread evenly on the bottom.
- Add the onions all at once and immediately turn the heat down to medium or low medium.
- Cook for about 20 minutes, stirring only once halfway through the time. The onions should be golden and caramelized. Remove and set aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the hot skillet and turn to high heat. Dredge the chicken tenders in the remaining seasoned flour mixture, shaking off excess, then add them to the skillet. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F / 74°C. Remove and set aside with the onions.
- Turn the heat down to medium-high and gradually add the ¾ cup (180 ml) milk, stirring constantly and scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Continue to stir for 2–3 minutes until the gravy thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Return the caramelized onions and chicken tenders to the skillet, spooning the gravy over the top. Simmer for 1–2 minutes until everything is heated through. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 323kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 623mgPotassium: 247mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 151IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 129mgIron: 1mg
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