Chicken Tender Basket (2) Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Tenders
Dipping Sauce
Serving
Method
Preparation of Chicken Tenders
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the boneless chicken breasts into tender-sized strips, roughly 1 inch wide.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, combine buttermilk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Add the chicken strips and marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- 3
Set Up Breading Station
In separate bowls, place the all-purpose flour and cornstarch. In another bowl, beat the eggs.
Cooking the Chicken Tenders
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Bread the Chicken
Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator. Dip each strip first into the flour, then into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with cornstarch.
- 6
Fry the Chicken
Carefully place the breaded chicken strips in the hot oil. Fry in batches for about 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Preparing the Dipping Sauce
- 7
Mix the Sauce
In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, and hot sauce. Mix well until smooth. Adjust hot sauce to taste.
Serving
- 8
Plate the Dish
On a serving plate, arrange the chicken tenders, add a side of French fries, and top with pickles. Serve with the dipping sauce on the side.