These buttermilk chicken tenders are a delicious and easy chicken recipe that the whole family will love. They are extra crispy, juicy, and easy to make at home using a few simple ingredients. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce or enjoy them plain - they're irresistible either way!
Total Time
1hr
5.0
3 Ratings
Author: SideChef Everyday
Servings:
8
Ingredients
•
2
lb
Chicken Tenders
•
6
cups
Oil
•
1/2
cup
Ranch Dressing
or Barbecue Sauce
For The Marinade
•
2
cups
Buttermilk
•
2
tsp
Salt
•
1/4
tsp
Ground Black Pepper
For The Breading
•
2
cups
All-Purpose Flour
•
2
cups
Panko Breadcrumbs
•
2
tsp
Salt
•
1/2
tsp
Ground Black Pepper
•
2
tsp
Simply Organic Garlic Powder
•
1
tsp
Paprika
•
1
tsp
Dry Mustard
•
1
tsp
Cayenne Pepper
Cooking Instructions
1.
In a large mixing bowl, add Buttermilk (2 cups), Chicken Tenders (2 lb), Salt (2 tsp), and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp). Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
2.
In a medium mixing bowl, stir together All-Purpose Flour (2 cups), Panko Breadcrumbs (2 cups), Salt (2 tsp), Ground Black Pepper (1/2 tsp), Simply Organic Garlic Powder (2 tsp), Cayenne Pepper (1 tsp), Dry Mustard (1 tsp), and Paprika (1 tsp).
3.
After the chicken has been marinated, take each chicken piece and dip it into the panko and flour mixture. Let any excess fall off, but coat very well so you will be able to get crunchy bits. Repeat this with the rest of the chicken.
4.
In a large pot, heat about 3-4 inches of Oil (6 cups) until it shimmers or reaches 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Drop each tender in carefully, a few pieces at a time. Make sure to not overcrowd the pot or it will drop the temperature.
5.
Fry for 5-6 minutes or until golden brown. The chicken is done when the internal temperature is 165 degrees F (75 degrees C). Place on a cooling rack and salt to taste.
6.
Serve with Ranch Dressing (1/2 cup).
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
1873
FAT
179.3 g
PROTEIN
29.6 g
CARBS
37.1 g
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