Crispy Long John Silver's Style Chicken Planks

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    428 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Crispy Long John Silver's Style Chicken Planks

These copycat Long John Silver's Chicken Planks feature tender chicken tenderloins coated in the restaurant's signature light, crispy batter. Perfect for a fast-food fix at home that tastes even better than the original!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds chicken tenders
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 16 ounces club soda
  • vegetable oil for frying
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Instructions

  1. If you are not using a fryer, heat up 8 cups of vegetable oil in a heavy pot until the temperature reaches 360 degrees.
  2. Make the batter by combining flour, cornstarch, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, onion salt, paprika, ground black pepper. Stir to combine all dry ingredients. Add club soda to dry ingredients. The batter will foam, continue to stir.
  3. Drop pieces of chicken into the batter. Coat chicken with batter, drop into the hot oil. Fry chicken for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until the batter is golden and the chicken pieces begin to float to the top of the oil. Drain chicken on a wire rack.

Notes

  • Cold batter is key: Keep the club soda refrigerated until ready to use—cold batter creates a crispier coating.
  • Oil temperature matters: Too low (below 350°F), and your chicken will absorb too much oil and be greasy. Too high (above 375°F), and the exterior will burn before the chicken cooks through.
  • The float test: Perfectly cooked pieces will float to the top of the oil when done.
  • Never cover hot fried chicken: Steam will soften the crispy coating. Let it rest on the wire rack uncovered.
  • Seasoning timing: For extra flavor, sprinkle a little additional salt over the chicken immediately after removing from the oil while it's still hot.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 428kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 96mg (32%) Sodium 1253mg (52%) Potassium 637mg (18%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 125IU (3%) Vitamin C 1.8mg (2%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 2.5mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 428 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 428kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 96mg 32%
Sodium 1253mg 52%
Potassium 637mg 14%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 125IU 3%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 2%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 2.5mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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