Description
Homemade Chicken Tenders are the ultimate comfort food that everyone craves! With their crispy, golden exterior and juicy interior, these tenders are a hit at family dinners, game days, or meal prep for the week. This easy recipe requires minimal ingredients and just 18 minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for busy nights. Customize the flavors with your favorite spices or sauces, and enjoy them alone or with delicious dipping options like ranch, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce. Whether served in a sandwich, salad, or on a platter for sharing, these tender delights guarantee satisfaction for both kids and adults alike.
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
- Prepare two coating mixtures in separate bowls: Combine flour with baking powder and seasonings in one; whisk buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce in the other.
- Heat oil to 325°F in a heavy-bottom skillet.
- Dredge each tender first in the flour mixture, then the buttermilk mixture, and back into the flour for double coating.
- Fry tenders in batches for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp of 165°F).
- Drain on a wire rack to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders (120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg