Description
Crispy fried chicken tenders are the ultimate comfort food, featuring a golden-brown exterior that gives way to tender, juicy chicken. Perfect for any occasion—family gatherings, game nights, or late-night cravings—these tenders are sure to delight everyone at your table. With a savory and slightly spicy flavor profile, they are delicious when paired with your favorite dipping sauces. Let’s get cooking!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk mixed with salt and pepper for at least 1 hour.
- Set up a breading station with flour seasoned with garlic powder, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each marinated chicken breast in the flour mixture, dip in egg wash, then roll in breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat (about 350°F). Fry chicken tenders in batches until golden brown (4-5 minutes per side).
- Drain on paper towels and serve with your favorite dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg