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Homemade Chicken Tenders

Homemade Chicken Tenders


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  • Author: Lily Thompson
  • Total Time: 18 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Crispy homemade chicken tenders made with simple pantry ingredients. Juicy inside and golden outside, perfect for a quick family meal.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken tenderloins
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a bowl mix flour, baking powder, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
  2. In another bowl whisk buttermilk, egg and hot sauce.
  3. Heat 3 inches of oil to 325°F in heavy skillet.
  4. Dredge chicken in flour, dip in buttermilk mixture, then dredge again in flour pressing coating firmly.
  5. Fry in batches 3-5 minutes per side until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  6. Place on wire rack and repeat with remaining tenders.

Notes

  1. Do not overcrowd the pan while frying.
  2. Maintain oil temperature at 325°F.
  3. Press flour coating firmly for extra crisp texture.
  • Prep Time: 8 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 540mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 118mg