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Ingredients
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Chicken Tenders
Method
Preparation and Cooking
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken breasts into strips and season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- 2
Set Up Dredging Station
In one bowl, mix the flour and cornstarch. In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and the egg.
- 3
Dredge the Chicken
Dip each chicken strip first into the flour mixture, then into the buttermilk mixture, and finally back into the flour mixture to ensure a good coating.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- 5
Fry the Tenders
Carefully place the coated chicken strips in the hot oil and fry for about 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through, flipping halfway.
- 6
Drain and Serve
Remove the chicken tenders from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil. Serve warm with pickles and house sauce.
