Description
If you’re looking for a delicious and easy dinner option, Homemade Chicken Tenders are the perfect choice. Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, these tenders can be prepared in just 18 minutes, making them ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With a simple coating of seasoned flour and buttermilk, you can customize these tenders to match your taste preferences. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces or add them to salads and sandwiches for a delightful meal that everyone will enjoy.
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 a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and garlic powder; set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce.
- Heat about 3 inches of oil in a skillet to 325°F.
- Dredge chicken tenders in the flour mixture, dip in the buttermilk mixture, then coat again with flour.
- Fry tenders in hot oil for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 chicken tenders (120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg