Description
Looking for a family-friendly meal that’s both fun and easy to make? Try these Homemade Chicken Tenders! Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, these tenders are perfect for any occasion, from busy weeknight dinners to weekend gatherings. In just 18 minutes, you can whip up a delicious batch that everyone will love. Customize the spice level to suit your family’s taste, and serve with an array of dips for a delightful dining experience. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, this recipe will quickly become a favorite in your household.
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 skillet to 325°F.
- Dredge chicken in flour mix, coat in buttermilk mix, then re-coat in flour.
- Fry tenders for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg