Chicken Tenders Recipe
Marinated in buttermilk, hand-breaded and lightly fried. Served with honey-lime dressing.
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Ingredients
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Marinade
Breading
Honey-Lime Dressing
Frying
Method
Marinating Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Add the chicken tenders to the marinade, making sure each piece is fully coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
Breading Chicken
- 3
Prepare the Breading Station
In a shallow dish, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and paprika. In another bowl, beat the eggs and water together until well combined.
- 4
Frying Chicken
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Fry the Chicken
Carefully place the breaded chicken tenders into the hot oil, working in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and fully cooked.
- 7
Drain the Chicken
Using a slotted spoon, remove the chicken tenders from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Making Honey-Lime Dressing
- 8
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Serving
- 9
Serve the Chicken Tenders
Arrange the fried chicken tenders on a serving platter and drizzle with the honey-lime dressing. Serve immediately.