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Fried Chicken Tenders Recipe

Published: August 7, 2018 Last Modified: June 2, 2021 This post may contain affiliate links.

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This Fried Chicken Tenders Recipe is so easy to make and deliciously good. Ingredients for marinade and breading are almost similar. Most of the ingredients are already in your kitchen maybe except for the buttermilk.

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Buttermilk gives this fried chicken tenders recipe that crispy and crunchy breading. When frying the chicken strips don’t overcrowd so it can maintain its temperature giving you crispy tenders.

This is an easy chicken tenders recipe that you can whip up on a weeknight that the whole family can enjoy. Serve it with vegetables you already have and whatever dressing you desire.

How to Make Fried Chicken Tenders


Fried Chicken Tenders Recipe

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Fried Chicken Tenders Recipe is Today's Delight

Fried Chicken Tenders Recipe

This Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders Recipe is so easy to whip up even on a weeknight dinner. Fried Chicken tenders are crispy with crumbly breading.
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 1 hour hour
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 3
Calories: 424kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 to 5 cups cooking oil

Marinade

  • 1 pound chicken breast
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika

Breading

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons parsley
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons buttermilk
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Instructions

  • Cut the chicken breast into strips.
  • On a big bowl add the chicken.
  • Combine all the marinade with the chicken.
  • Mix well and cover with saran wrap. Place in the fridge for at least an hour or longer.
  • When chicken is almost ready. Start making the breading.
  • Combine and mix the flour, salt, parsley, black pepper and garlic powder.
  • Pour buttermilk and mix well until crumbly.
  • Coat each chicken strips with breading. Shaking it to remove excess breading.
  • Heat oil and fry chicken strips until golden and crispy.
  • Place on a strainer to remove excess oil. Transfer in a plate lined with paper towel.
  • Serve with your favorite veggie and dressing. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 1392mg | Potassium: 686mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 590IU | Vitamin C: 1.8mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 2.6mg

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