Description
If you’re looking for a quick, delightful meal that pleases both kids and adults, these Homemade Chicken Tenders are the answer! In just 18 minutes, you can serve up juicy chicken strips with a perfectly crispy exterior. This versatile recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners, fun lunches, or party snacks. Pair them with your favorite dipping sauces or serve alongside fresh salads for a complete meal that will impress family and friends alike. Whether you’re cooking for a gathering or just treating yourself, these tenders are sure to be a hit!
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 dry ingredients by mixing flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce until fully combined.
- Heat about three inches of oil in a heavy skillet to approximately 325°F.
- Dredge each chicken tender in the flour mixture, dip into the buttermilk mixture, then return to the flour for a second coat.
- Fry tenders in batches for 3–5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Transfer to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders (140g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 105mg