Another crowd favorite, and a dish that you will see on most lists, is Texas Roadhouse Chicken Critters, which is a tasty crispy chicken tender, either as an appetizer or a main meal. The tenders are typically cooked using juicy, skinless chicken breast fillet strips, which are battered, twice dipped, and sprinkled with spices to add flavor. The battered chicken strips are deep-fried until they become golden-brown perfection, crispy on the outside, but still tender and juicy on the inside.
Their small size and crunchy bite are why they are known as Chicken Critters, as they can be easily dipped in the sauce you select or eaten on their own. A tangy dipping barbecue sauce is sometimes served with them to add a touch of sweetness and smokiness to the savory flavor of chicken. Texas Roadhouse chicken critters are served to most Roadhouse customers as an appetizer or as part of the entire meal because of their enticing taste and flavor.
RECIPE FOR CHICKEN CRITTERS TEXAS ROADHOUSE
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken tenderloins (or cut chicken breasts into strips)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut the chicken tenderloins into bite-sized pieces.
- In a shallow dish, combine the flour, paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
- In another shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and milk.
- Dip each chicken piece in the egg mixture, then coat it thoroughly in the seasoned flour.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the coated chicken pieces in batches until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove them from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt.
- Serve the Chicken Critters with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular choices include buffalo wing sauce, bacon cheddar ranch dip, or honey mustard.
Notes
Texas Roadhouse Chicken Critters Calories
Chicken Critters Basket, Texas Roadhouse
A well-known meal is the Chicken Critters Basket, which includes their well-known hand-battered chicken tenders, called Critters.
- Chicken Critters: breaded and fried chicken breast tenders.
- Basket Presentation: Served in a basket topped with Texas Roadhouse red and white checkered paper lining.
- Sides: Served with seasoned steak fries, thick-cut fries.
- Dipping Sauce: Dipping sauce is served alongside, and is usually ranch dressing or even honey mustard.
- Steakhouse iO: It will come with other sides like coleslaw or baked beans, which are available in limited areas.
- Portion Size: A large meal, perfect for a filling meal.
- Presentation: The chicken critters are served with a side of zesty barbecue sauce to dip, which adds a bit of additional flavor to the chicken critters.
Guests love this dish because it has a crunchy bite, delicious chicken, and warm sides that make it a hearty meal at Texas Roadhouse.
Texas Roadhouse Chicken Critters Nutrition
Chicken Critters generally have between 350 and 450 calories per serving, depending on the size of the portion and how they are made.
Chicken Critters Menu Options
- Chicken Critters Dinner:
- Fried and breaded chicken tenders.
- Comes with a two-sided option.
- Sides can be mashed potatoes, fries, fresh vegetables, house salad, etc.
- May be served with dipping sauces: ranch, honey mustard, barbecue.
- Ranger Meal: Chicken Critters:
- A kids’ menu option.
- Less than half a portion of breaded and fried chicken tenders.
- Served together with one side and dipping sauce of choice.
- Ideal for children or lighter appetites.
- Chicken Critter Salad:
- A huge salad with crispy chicken tenders.
- Includes fresh greens, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and eggs.
- Comes with a choice of dressing, with options like ranch, honey mustard, or blue cheese.
Customization Options:
- You can order grilled chicken, rather than fried, which is a lighter or gluten-friendly choice (still, cross-contamination with gluten can take place).
- Select one of the many sides that will fit your taste or your diet.