3 Jumbo Tenders Recipe
(plain, nashville, buffalo, or korean) choice of ranch, blue cheese, or comeback sauce, served with one side
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Ingredients
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Jumbo Chicken Tenders
Sauces
Flavor Varieties
Side Dishes
Method
Prepare the Chicken
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, egg, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Whisk together until smooth. Add the chicken breast fillets and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
- 2
Prepare the Breading
In another bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Stir until well combined.
Fry the Chicken
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large, deep skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Bread the Chicken
Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess.
- 5
Fry the Chicken
Carefully place the breaded chicken tenders into the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary. Fry for 5-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- 6
Drain and Rest
Once cooked, transfer the tenders to a wire rack or plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Let them rest for a few minutes.
Prepare the Sauces
- 7
Serve
- 8
Plate the Dish
Serve the chicken tenders with your choice of dipping sauce (ranch, blue cheese, or comeback) and a side of French fries or coleslaw.
