Buttermilk Chicken Tenders

14 INGREDIENTS • 6 STEPS • 1HR

Buttermilk Chicken Tenders

These buttermilk chicken tenders are a delicious and easy chicken recipe that the whole family will love. They are extra crispy, juicy, and easy to make at home using a few simple ingredients. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce or enjoy them plain - they're irresistible either way!
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These buttermilk chicken tenders are a delicious and easy chicken recipe that the whole family will love. They are extra crispy, juicy, and easy to make at home using a few simple ingredients. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce or enjoy them plain - they're irresistible either way!
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1HR

Total Time

Ingredients

Servings
8
us / metric
Chicken Tenders
2 lb
Chicken Tenders
Oil
6 cups
Oil
for frying
Ranch Dressing
1/2 cup
Ranch Dressing
or Barbecue Sauce
For The Marinade
Buttermilk
2 cups
Buttermilk
Salt
2 tsp
Salt
Ground Black Pepper
1/4 tsp
Ground Black Pepper
For The Breading
All-Purpose Flour
2 cups
All-Purpose Flour
Panko Breadcrumbs
2 cups
Panko Breadcrumbs
Salt
2 tsp
Salt
Ground Black Pepper
1/2 tsp
Ground Black Pepper
Garlic Powder
2 tsp
Garlic Powder
Paprika
1 tsp
Paprika
Dry Mustard
1 tsp
Dry Mustard
Cayenne Pepper
1 tsp
Cayenne Pepper

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
1873
Fat
179.3 g
Protein
29.6 g
Carbs
37.1 g
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Cooking Instructions

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step 1
In a large mixing bowl, add Buttermilk (2 cups), Chicken Tenders (2 lb), Salt (2 tsp), and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp). Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
step 2
In a medium mixing bowl, stir together All-Purpose Flour (2 cups), Panko Breadcrumbs (2 cups), Salt (2 tsp), Ground Black Pepper (1/2 tsp), Garlic Powder (2 tsp), Cayenne Pepper (1 tsp), Dry Mustard (1 tsp), and Paprika (1 tsp).
step 3
After the chicken has been marinated, take each chicken piece and dip it into the panko and flour mixture. Let any excess fall off, but coat very well so you will be able to get crunchy bits. Repeat this with the rest of the chicken.
step 4
In a large pot, heat about 3-4 inches of Oil (6 cups) until it shimmers or reaches 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Drop each tender in carefully, a few pieces at a time. Make sure to not overcrowd the pot or it will drop the temperature.
step 5
Fry for 5-6 minutes or until golden brown. The chicken is done when the internal temperature is 165 degrees F (75 degrees C). Place on a cooling rack and salt to taste.
step 6
Serve with Ranch Dressing (1/2 cup).
step 6 Serve with Ranch Dressing (1/2 cup).

Tags

Comfort Food
Lunch
Chicken
Snack
Shellfish-Free
Kid-Friendly
Dinner
Game Day
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