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Wasabi Pea Crusted Chicken Tenders

Crispy and flavorful chicken tenders coated in a crunchy wasabi pea crust, perfect for a fun dinner, game day snack, or quick lunch.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Dish, Snack
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 5-ounce bag of wasabi peas
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 big eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • Make the Wasabi Pea Crumbs: Put the wasabi peas in a food processor. Pulse it until they are small pieces. You want them to be like breadcrumbs. If you don't have a food processor, use a zip-top bag. Crush them with a rolling pin.
  • Set up the Breading Area: Get three shallow bowls. In the first, put the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix it up. In the second bowl, put the beaten eggs. In the third, put the crushed wasabi peas.
  • Coat the Chicken: Take each chicken strip and cover it in the flour mixture. Make sure it's all covered. Shake off any extra flour.
  • Dip in Egg: Next, dip the chicken in the beaten eggs. Let any extra egg drip off.
  • Coat in Wasabi Pea Crumbs: Then, press the chicken into the crushed wasabi peas. Make sure it's covered on all sides.
  • Fry the Chicken: Heat about ½ inch of vegetable oil in a big pan over medium-high heat. The oil is ready when a little piece of wasabi pea mixture sizzles right away. Carefully put the coated chicken in the hot oil. Don't put too many in at once. You might need to cook them in groups.
  • Cook Until Golden Brown: Fry the chicken for about 3-4 minutes on each side. They should be golden brown and cooked all the way. The inside should be 165°F (74°C). Use tongs to put the chicken in and take it out of the oil.
  • Drain and Serve: Take the cooked chicken out of the pan. Put them on a plate with paper towels to soak up extra oil. Serve right away with your favorite dips.