Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Homemade Chicken Tenders! Perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, this easy recipe is ideal for family dinners, game days, or a delicious snack. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up these flavorful chicken strips that everyone will love. Customize them with your favorite spices or dipping sauces for a personal touch. Enjoy the delightful crunch and savory taste of homemade tenders that beat any fast-food option.
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 a 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 to 325°F.
- Dredge each chicken tender in the flour mixture, dip in buttermilk mixture, then coat again in flour.
- Fry tenders in batches for 3–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg