Place crackers into freezer zip lock baggie. Crush with rolling pin until they're a coarse crumb.
Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and mix together.
Place cracker crumb mixture into shallow bowl.
Crack eggs into a shallow bowl, whisk well with fork.
Heat butter and oil together in large skillet over med/high heat.
Dip chicken tenders into egg, then dip and coat thoroughly with cracker crumb mixture.
Place dipped chicken into hot oil and cook approx 3-4 minutes per side. Do not crowd pan, cook in batches of about 6 tenders depending on size of pan.
Lightly drain on paper towel.
Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce!