Description
Indulge in the irresistible delight of Homemade Chicken Tenders, a perfect dish for family dinners, game days, or casual gatherings. These crispy, golden tenders are not only easy to prepare but are also customizable to suit your taste. With just a handful of simple ingredients and quick steps, you can create a crowd-pleaser that pairs perfectly with your favorite dipping sauces. Enjoy the satisfying crunch and tender meat that keeps everyone coming back for more!
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
- In a 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 325°F.
- Dredge each chicken tender in flour mixture, dip in buttermilk mixture, then return to the flour for a second coating.
- Fry tenders in batches for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Drain on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders (150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg