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Raising Cane's Tenders
Copycat Crispy Raising Cane's Tenders are irresistibly crunchy, golden on the outside and tender, juicy on the inside with so much amazing flavor. The perfect dinner that both kids and adults will love. Enjoy with your favorite sides and Cane's dipping sauce!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Marinating time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 587 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Marinade:
- 2 pounds chicken tenders
- 1.5 cups buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 1 Tbsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Dredge:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cups cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt
Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp ketchup
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon EACH garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper
Instructions
- To Marinate Chicken: In a large bowl, whisk the buttermilk, egg, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken tenders and mix until fully coated. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes or overnight.
- To Cook Chicken: In a shallow bowl, whisk the flour, cornstarch, and spices. Add the chicken into the flour, pressing the flour into the chicken, fully coating all sides.
- Heat 2-3 inches of oil in a deep heavy-duty skillet to about 350ºF. Add chicken tenders to oil (without overcrowding) and cook 5-7 minutes or until the tenders are crispy and the chicken is cooked through. Serve immediately with sauce and your favorite coleslaw.
- To Make the Sauce: Place all the ingredients into a bowl and stir to combine. Cover and place in the fridge until ready to use.
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Notes
- While these are crispiest just after frying, you can store leftovers to enjoy for later. Place any leftover chicken strips in an airtight container, in the fridge, for up to about 3 days. Reheat in a pan on the stove, in the oven, or in an air fryer until warm and crispy. Avoid using the microwave, as it can make the outside breading soggy.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving (about 4-5 tenders)
Calories
587kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
53g
(106%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
14g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
201mg
(67%)
Sodium
2392mg
(100%)
Potassium
1014mg
(29%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
259IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 587
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving (about 4-5 tenders) | |
| Calories | 587kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 53g | 106% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14g | 82% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 201mg | 67% |
| Sodium | 2392mg | 100% |
| Potassium | 1014mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 259IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.