Description
Homemade Chicken Tenders are the ultimate comfort food that brings joy to family dinners and game day gatherings alike. These crispy, juicy chicken strips are easy to make with just a handful of ingredients, and they deliver restaurant-quality flavor right from your kitchen. Perfect for dipping or pairing with your favorite sides, these tenders are a surefire hit for both kids and adults. Whether served with classic fries, tossed on a fresh salad, or nestled in a bun, you’ll find endless ways to enjoy this versatile dish. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this simple yet irresistible recipe!
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 medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce until smooth.
- Heat about 3 inches of oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-low heat to 325°F.
- Dredge chicken tenders first in the flour mixture, then dip into the buttermilk mixture before returning to the flour for a second coating.
- Fry tenders in batches for 3–5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Drain on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders (about 170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg