Description
Homemade Chicken Tenders are the ultimate comfort food that everyone will love! These crispy, juicy delights come together in just 18 minutes, making them perfect for family dinners or game day snacks. By using a double-dredging technique, you’ll achieve a crunchy exterior that perfectly contrasts with tender chicken inside. Customize the flavor to suit your taste by adjusting spices or incorporating different dipping sauces. Whether served alone, in sandwiches, or on salads, these chicken tenders are versatile and enjoyable for kids and adults alike. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this delicious homemade recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenderloins
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the coating mixture by combining flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce.
- Heat three inches of oil in a heavy-bottom skillet over medium-low heat until it reaches 325°F.
- Dredge each chicken tender first in the flour mixture, then the buttermilk mixture, and back into the flour for a second coating.
- Fry the tenders in batches for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should be 165°F). Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders (150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg