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Fried Chicken Tenders

Whether you use a cast iron skillet or a deep-fat fryer, you can't beat the classic taste of crispy fried chicken strips!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 people (about 14 chicken tenders total)
Calories: 447 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. chicken tenderloins (or boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into strips)
  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • Oil for deep-fat frying (such as peanut oil or vegetable oil)

Instructions

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  1. Season the chicken lightly with salt and pepper. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, and garlic salt. In a separate shallow bowl, combine the flour, ¾ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Working with one piece of chicken at a time, dip the chicken in the egg mixture, and then dredge in the flour mixture. Let the chicken rest on a wire rack for a few minutes while you heat the oil.
  2. In an electric skillet, cast iron skillet, Dutch oven, or deep-fat fryer, heat about 2 inches of oil to 375°F. Fry the chicken, a few pieces at a time, for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until crispy and golden brown. The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  3. Transfer the chicken to a paper towel-lined plate; season with a little more salt. Keep warm in a 200°F oven while you fry the remaining batches.

Notes

  • Nutrition: It's difficult to calculate the exact nutrition facts for homemade fried chicken tenders, since the amount of oil absorbed and the amount of breading that adheres to each piece will vary. The nutrition provided below is merely an estimate; the numbers assume that about ½ cup of oil is absorbed by the chicken in the cooking process.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/6 of the recipe Calories 447kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 155mg (52%) Sodium 422mg (18%) Potassium 642mg (18%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 174IU (3%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 53mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people (about 14 chicken tenders total)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 447

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/6 of the recipe
Calories 447kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 37g 74%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 155mg 52%
Sodium 422mg 18%
Potassium 642mg 14%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 174IU 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 53mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

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