Kickin Chicken Recipe
Our house-made fried chicken tenders, served with our homemade fry sauce.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Tenders
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare Chicken
Cut the chicken breast into strips and marinate in buttermilk for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- 2
Prepare the Breading
In a large bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix well.
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- 5
Fry the Chicken
Carefully add the breaded chicken tenders to the hot oil and fry for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 6
Drain and Serve
Remove chicken from oil and place on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve warm with fry sauce.
