Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Homemade Chicken Tenders! This easy recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken enveloped in a perfectly crispy coating, making it a hit for both kids and adults. In just 18 minutes from start to finish, you can whip up these delightful tenders that are ideal for family dinners, game day snacks, or any casual gathering. Customize them with your favorite spices and serve alongside a range of dipping sauces for a meal everyone will love.
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 one bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce.
- Heat about 3 inches of oil in a skillet to around 325°F.
- Dredge each chicken tender: coat in flour mixture, dip in buttermilk mix, then coat again with flour.
- Fry tenders in batches for 3–5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Ensure they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces (120g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg