Homestyle · Entree
Chicken Tenders
Crispy breaded chicken tenders cooked until golden and juicy.
- Prep time
- 20 minutes
- Cook time
- 15 minutes
- Total time
- 35 minutes
- Servings
- 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken tenderloins (680 g)
- 1 cup buttermilk (240 mL)
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (190 g)
- 1/2 cup cornstarch (60 g)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, optional
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Directions
- Combine the chicken tenders and buttermilk in a bowl and let sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Whisk the egg into the buttermilk mixture.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne.
- Remove each chicken tender from the buttermilk and let the excess drip off.
- Coat each tender thoroughly in the seasoned flour mixture, pressing the breading onto the chicken.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the chicken tenders in batches for about 4–5 minutes, turning as needed, until deeply golden and cooked through.
- Transfer to a wire rack or paper towels to drain.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.