Jul 14 2026
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3 Tenders Recipe

Time45m
Serves3

Served w/pickles & 2 house sauces.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Tenders

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare Chicken

    Cut the chicken breast into strips suitable for tenders.

  2. 2

    Marinate Chicken

    Soak the chicken strips in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Prepare Breading

    In one bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. In another bowl, place bread crumbs.

  4. 4

    Bread the Chicken

    Remove chicken from buttermilk, coat in the flour mixture, and then dip in bread crumbs until fully coated.

  5. 5

    Heat Oil

    In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot.

  6. 6

    Fry the Tenders

    Fry the breaded chicken strips in the hot oil for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.

  7. 7

    Drain and Serve

    Remove chicken tenders from the skillet and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with pickles and house sauces.

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