Buttermilk Chicken Tenders
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
40 mins
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Cook Time
4 mins
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Servings
3
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Calories
250 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Buttermilk Chicken Tenders
Description
This recipe starts by marinating chicken tenderloins in buttermilk to tenderize and add moisture. The coating combines flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper, mixed with a bit of buttermilk to form a batter with small clumps. Once soaked chicken tenders are dredged in the flour mixture, they fry in hot oil at 375°F until golden brown and crispy on the outside, roughly two minutes per side. The result is a crunchy crust with a flavorful, juicy chicken interior.
The seasoning creates a subtle spiced profile without overwhelming heat, balanced by the buttermilk's tang and the savory flour coating. Serving immediately maintains the crispiness, and placing cooked tenders on a rack prevents sogginess. These tenders are suitable as a snack, appetizer, or main course for casual meals.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken tenderloin
- buttermilk
- 1 1/2 Cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/8-1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- neutral cooking oil for frying, generic cooking oil
Instructions
- Place chicken strips in a medium bowl and pour buttermilk over the top until they are submerged. Place in fridge and allow to soak for at least 30 minutes.
- Take another bowl and add the flour and seasonings. Stir with a fork to combine. Now drizzle about 1/4 cup of buttermilk into the flour, stirring lightly with your fork as you add it. (This will create the small clumps of batter that make the chicken tenders extra crispy!)
- Heat your deep fryer to 375 F or add 1" of oil to a cast iron skillet and heat oil to temperature over medium heat.
- Once the chicken tenders are done soaking, remove them from the buttermilk mixture and dredge in the flour. Turn them over to thoroughly coat each side.
- When oil has come to temperature, add the chicken tenders, frying in batches if necessary. Cook them on each side for about 2 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove them from the oil and place on a cooling rack over a baking sheet or paper-lined plate.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce and french fries.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 250kcal | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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