Description
Homemade Chicken Tenders are a quick and delicious solution for busy families or anyone craving comfort food. With a crispy, flavorful coating and juicy chicken inside, these tenders are sure to be a hit at any meal. Perfect for family dinners, game day snacks, or a satisfying lunch, they can be easily customized with your favorite dipping sauces. In just 18 minutes, you can whip up this delightful dish that guarantees seconds and smiles all around.
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 tsp hot sauce
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In one bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce.
- Heat oil in a heavy-bottom skillet to about 325°F.
- Dredge each chicken tender in the flour mixture, dip in the buttermilk mixture, and return to the flour for a second coating.
- Fry tenders in hot oil for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Drain on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders (135g)
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 543mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 130mg