Description
If you’re looking for a delicious, quick meal that the whole family will adore, these Homemade Chicken Tenders are the answer. This easy recipe yields crispy, golden-brown tenders with a juicy interior, making them a favorite for family dinners, casual get-togethers, or game day snacks. Customize them with your preferred dipping sauces or serve alongside fresh veggies for a balanced meal. In just 18 minutes from start to finish, you can enjoy this crowd-pleasing comfort food that’s not only simple to prepare but also leaves minimal cleanup afterward.
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 bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce.
- Heat oil in a heavy-bottom skillet to 325°F.
- Dredge each chicken tender in the flour mixture, dip in the buttermilk mixture, then coat again in flour.
- Fry tenders in batches for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Transfer to a wire rack to drain excess oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders (150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg