Tenders Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Breading
Cooking
Method
Marinating Chicken
- 1
Prepare Marinade
In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, hot sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 2
Marinate Chicken
Add the boneless chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best flavor.
Breading Chicken
- 3
Prepare Breading Mixture
In a shallow dish, mix together flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Bread the Chicken
Remove the marinated chicken from the fridge. Dredge each piece in the breading mixture, pressing to adhere the coating. Place breaded chicken on a plate.
Cooking Chicken
- 5
Heat Oil
In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Fry Chicken Tenders
Carefully place the breaded chicken tenders into the hot oil in batches, avoiding overcrowding. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
- 7
Drain and Serve
Remove the chicken tenders from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces.
