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Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders

Crispy and juicy buttermilk fried chicken tenders, perfect for a family meal or party.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 1 cup buttermilk for marinating
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon paprika for flavor
  • 1 pound chicken tenders skinless
Breading
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour for coating
  • 1 teaspoon salt for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for heat
Frying
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Method
 

Marinate Chicken
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, salt, pepper, and paprika. Add chicken tenders and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare Breading
  1. In another bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Set aside.
Heat Oil
  1. In a frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
Bread Chicken
  1. Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each tender in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
Fry Chicken
  1. Carefully place breaded chicken tenders in the hot oil, cooking in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for about 5-7 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
Drain and Serve
  1. Remove chicken from oil and place on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add herbs like thyme or rosemary to the buttermilk marinade.

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