Chicken Tenders Recipe
4 hand battered fried tenders served with fries and BBQ sauce or Homemade Ranch.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Tenders
Fries
BBQ Sauce or Homemade Ranch
Method
Chicken Tenders
- 1
Prepare Chicken
Cut the chicken breast into strips, about 1 inch wide.
- 2
Marinate Chicken
Place the chicken strips in a bowl and pour in the buttermilk. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- 3
Prepare Breading
In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- 4
Heat Oil
In a deep skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Bread Chicken
Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each strip in the flour mixture, ensuring it is fully coated.
- 6
Fry Chicken
Carefully place the breaded chicken strips in the hot oil. Fry for about 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Fries
- 7
Prepare Fries
Cook the frozen French fries according to package instructions. Typically, this involves baking or frying until crispy.
- 8
Season Fries
Once cooked, sprinkle the fries with salt to taste.
BBQ Sauce or Homemade Ranch
- 9
Prepare BBQ Sauce
Serve BBQ sauce on the side for dipping.
- 10
Make Homemade Ranch
In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.