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Chicken Tenders

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  • Author: clara
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes (plus marinating time)
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Halal

Description

Chicken Tenders are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside strips of seasoned chicken breast that are breaded and fried to golden perfection — a favorite for kids and adults alike.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 pound chicken tenders or chicken breasts cut into strips
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional for extra crunch)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

  1. Place chicken in a bowl with buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to overnight).
  2. In a shallow dish, mix flour, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
  3. Heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C).
  4. Remove chicken from buttermilk and dredge in the flour mixture, pressing to coat well.
  5. Fry chicken tenders in batches for 4-5 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  7. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces.

Notes

  • For a baked version, spray coated tenders with oil and bake at 425°F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • Serve with honey mustard, ranch, or BBQ sauce for dipping.
  • Double dredging (dipping twice in buttermilk and flour) makes extra crispy tenders.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2-3 tenders
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg