Description
If you’re craving a satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy, look no further than Homemade Chicken Tenders. These crispy, golden bites are not only easy to prepare but also incredibly versatile. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, they can be customized with various dipping sauces or served in sandwiches and salads. With just 18 minutes from start to finish, you can whip up a delicious meal that everyone will love. Tender on the inside and crunchy on the outside, these chicken strips are sure to become a household favorite!
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 one 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 skillet until it reaches 325°F.
- Dredge each chicken tender in the flour mixture, dip in the buttermilk mixture, then return to the flour for a second coating.
- Fry tenders in batches for about 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders (120g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg