Description

Crispy Chicken Tenders are golden, crunchy, and juicy strips of chicken breast coated in a seasoned breadcrumb mixture and fried to perfection. Perfect for snacks, dinners, or parties.

Ingredients

1 lb chicken tenders
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup breadcrumbs (panko preferred)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 eggs
Vegetable oil for frying

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Instructions

Place chicken tenders in a bowl and pour buttermilk over them. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
In a shallow bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
In a second bowl, beat the eggs.
In a third bowl, add the breadcrumbs.
Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each tender in the flour mixture, then dip into the egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
Heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C).
Fry chicken tenders in batches for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

For extra crispiness, double coat the tenders by repeating the flour, egg, and breadcrumb steps.
You can bake or air-fry the tenders as a healthier option.
Ensure oil temperature is consistent to avoid greasy or undercooked chicken.