How To Make Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders
These chicken tenders are marinated in spiced buttermilk, breaded and fried until they’re deliciously crispy outside and tenderly juicy inside.
Serves:
Ingredients
For Marinade:
- 2lbschicken tenderloins
- 1cupbuttermilk
- 1½tspsalt
- ÂĽtspcayenne pepper
- ÂĽtspgarlic powder
- ÂĽtsppaprika
For Breading:
- 1½cupsall purpose flour
- 1½tspbaking powder
- 1tspsalt,(heaping)
- Âľtspblack pepper
- Âľtspgarlic powder
- Âľtsppaprika
- 3tbspbuttermilk
- 4cupsvegetable oil,for cooking
Instructions
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In a large sealable, combine the chicken tenders with the remaining marinade ingredients. Seal the bag tightly and massage the chicken until it is evenly coated with buttermilk and seasoning.
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Place in a bowl (in case of leakage) and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours.
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In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Whisk until well blended, then add the buttermilk and stir with a fork until the mixture is evenly clumpy.
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Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup. Remove the chicken tenders from the marinade a few at a time and toss into the breading mixture. Be sure to press the chicken firmly into the breading so clumps adhere to the meat.
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Set breaded tenders on the prepared baking sheet.
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Line another baking sheet with a few layers of paper towels and set next to the stove. Add oil to a large, high-sided pot until the level reaches about Âľ-inch.
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Heat over medium-high heat until oil is shimmering.
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Using tongs, place several chicken tenders in the hot oil without crowding the pan. Cook until golden brown on the bottom side, a few minutes, then flip and cook until the second side is also golden, a few minutes more.
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Set the cooked tenders on the paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain. Fry remaining tenders in batches adjusting the heat as necessary (if the tenders are browning too fast, lower the heat). Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Calories:Â 2783.14kcal
- Fat:Â 260.94g
- Saturated Fat:Â 22.47g
- Trans Fat:Â 1.72g
- Monounsaturated Fat:Â 176.20g
- Polyunsaturated Fat:Â 46.15g
- Carbohydrates:Â 75.00g
- Fiber:Â 4.20g
- Sugar:Â 4.54g
- Protein:Â 40.94g
- Cholesterol:Â 95.90mg
- Sodium:Â 1335.14mg
- Calcium:Â 266.05mg
- Potassium:Â 677.27mg
- Iron:Â 5.15mg
- Vitamin A: 26.83µg
- Vitamin C:Â 2.64mg
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