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Crispy Chicken Tenders

Lightly seasoned and fried to perfection, you'll want to make these Crispy Chicken Tenders. The chicken is marinaded in buttermilk and then dredged in seasoned flour and fried for just minutes. A recipe the whole family can enjoy.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Marinaded Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 23 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: North American
Keyword: chicken, fried
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 372kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken tenders
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp baking powder
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  • Combine the chicken tenders with the buttermilk in a bowl. Stir, cover and refridgerate for one hour to overnight.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper and baking powder. Whisk together.
  • Beat the eggs in a seperate bowl.
  • One at at time, dredge the chicken tenders in the flour, then the egg and then in the flour again. Repeat until they are all done.
  • Heat vegetable oil to 350 degrees F/180 C in a large deep sided skillet on the stove. Cook the chicken in batches until golden and crispy, about 6 - 8 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, drain on paper towels and serve immediately.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Crispy Chicken Tenders
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 372 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 161mg54%
Sodium 824mg36%
Potassium 581mg17%
Carbohydrates 40g13%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 34g68%
Vitamin A 393IU8%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 102mg10%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.