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Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders

Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, these buttermilk fried chicken tenders are a hit for any meal.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken tenders
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Can substitute with a mixture of milk and vinegar.
For the seasoned flour mixture
  • 1 cup Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
For frying
  • enough as needed Oil for frying Should be heated to 350°F (175°C)

Method
 

Marinating
  1. Start by marinating the chicken tenders in buttermilk for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
Preparing the seasoned flour
  1. In a bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Breading the chicken
  1. Once the chicken has marinated, remove it from the buttermilk and coat it in the seasoned flour mixture.
  2. For extra crunchiness, dip it back into the buttermilk and coat it again in the flour.
Frying
  1. Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Fry the chicken tenders in batches, approximately 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and thoroughly cooked.
  3. Drain the fried tenders on paper towels to remove excess oil, then serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

For perfectly fried tenders, monitor the oil temperature closely.