Description
Indulge in the Best Damn Buttermilk Chicken Tenders, a crispy and juicy delight that’s perfect for family meals, game day snacks, or gatherings with friends. Marinated in rich buttermilk, these tenders boast an irresistible flavor and tender texture, encased in a golden, flaky crust that delivers a satisfying crunch. With straightforward steps and simple ingredients, this easy chicken tender recipe ensures that even novice cooks can create a dish that will have everyone clamoring for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tbsp seasoned salt
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp dried parsley flakes
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by placing it between plastic wrap and pounding to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch. Cut into strips.
- Marinate the chicken strips in buttermilk for at least one hour in the refrigerator.
- In a bowl, mix flour, seasoned salt, paprika, and parsley flakes; beat eggs in another bowl.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan to 350°F.
- Dredge each marinated chicken strip in the flour mixture, dip it in beaten eggs, then coat again with flour.
- Fry the tenders in batches for about 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 4 tenders (150g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 145mg