Chicken Tenders Recipe
Available Nashville style | Served with ranch and creamy slaw
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Ingredients
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Chicken Tenders
Creamy Slaw
Ranch Dressing
Method
Preparation of Chicken Tenders
- 1
Marinate Chicken
Cut the chicken breasts into strips. Place them in a bowl and pour in the buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- 2
Prepare Breading
In another bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Coat Chicken
Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator. Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture until fully coated.
Frying Chicken Tenders
- 4
Heat Oil
In a large frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry Chicken
Carefully place the coated chicken strips into the hot oil in batches. Fry for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to remove the chicken and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Preparation of Creamy Slaw
- 6
Mix Slaw Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage and carrots. In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss until well coated.
Preparation of Ranch Dressing
- 7
Combine Ingredients
In a bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, buttermilk, dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.