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 a family favorite for busy weeknights, game days, or any casual gathering. With a quick prep time of just 8 minutes and customizable seasonings, you can whip up a delicious meal that everyone will love. Serve them with your favorite dips or alongside fresh salads for a wholesome feast. Get ready to enjoy mouthwatering chicken tenders that are sure to impress!
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, combine flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Set aside.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce until smooth.
- Heat oil in a heavy-bottom skillet to 325°F.
- Dredge chicken tenderloins in the flour mixture, dip in buttermilk mixture, then coat again with flour.
- Fry tenders in batches for about 3–5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders (115g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 90mg