Homemade Chicken Tenders
Homemade Chicken Tenders are the ultimate comfort food that combines crispiness with juicy, tender chicken. Perfect for weeknight dinners, game days, or casual gatherings, these easy-to-make tenders will be a hit with the entire family. Coated in a flavorful blend of spices and fried to perfection, they offer a delightful crunch in every bite. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces or alongside fresh salads for a delicious meal that is sure to impress. With just 18 minutes of preparation time, you can enjoy these homemade delights any day of the week!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
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 teaspoons hot sauce
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In one 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-bottom skillet to 325°F.
- Dredge each tenderloin in the flour mixture, dip into the buttermilk mixture, then back into the flour for a double coating.
- Fry tenders in batches for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Place on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders (approximately 140g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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