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Cracker Barrel Fried Chicken Tenders
Make crispy Cracker Barrel fried chicken tenders at home with this easy copycat recipe.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 325 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- oil for frying
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 pound chicken tenders
Instructions
- Pour 3 to 4 inches of oil into a deep fryer or large pot and heat the oil to 350°F.
- Set up a dredging station: Combine the flour, salt, and pepper in one bowl and the buttermilk and water in another.
- Pat the chicken tenders dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper.
- Dredge the chicken tenders in the seasoned flour, dip them in the buttermilk mixture, and dredge again in the seasoned flour.
- Deep-fry the chicken tenders in the hot oil until done, about 7 to 8 minutes. Flip once while frying to make sure both sides are golden brown. Remove the chicken from the oil and drain on a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
325kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
76mg
(25%)
Sodium
746mg
(31%)
Potassium
500mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
86IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 325
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 325kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 746mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 500mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 86IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.