Chicken Tenders (Printable Version)
Juicy chicken strips soaked in buttermilk, spiced up, and fried till crisp and golden.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 -
680 grams skinless boneless chicken breasts
→ Marinade
02 -
240 ml buttermilk
→ Coating
03 -
60 grams cornstarch
04 -
1 teaspoon paprika
05 -
1 teaspoon salt
06 -
1 teaspoon black pepper
07 -
1 teaspoon onion powder
08 -
1 teaspoon garlic powder
09 -
120 grams all-purpose flour
→ Frying
10 -
480 ml canola or vegetable oil
# Detailed Preparation Steps:
01 -
Cook chicken pieces in batches, flipping after 5 to 7 minutes, until golden and safe to eat inside.
02 -
Dip the chicken in buttermilk again, then press it into the seasoned flour mix so it sticks well.
03 -
Warm the oil in a pan to around 175°C and keep it steady for perfect frying.
04 -
Mix flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in a bowl.
05 -
Let the chicken sit in buttermilk for at least 2 hours or overnight to lock in flavor and softness.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
To get extra crunchy chicken, dip it twice in the coating steps. Keep oil temp steady for even cooking.