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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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 428 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- If you are not using a fryer, heat up 8 cups of vegetable oil in a heavy pot until the temperature reaches 360 degrees.
- 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.
- 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.
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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
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
% 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.