Chicken Tenders Recipe
Who doesn't love sinking their teeth into a crispy and delicious chicken tender? The story behind these bite-sized delights is just as delightful as their taste. Let's take a closer look at how these tasty treats came to be and how you can whip up a batch in no time.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Frying pan or deep fryer
- Paper towels for draining
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 1 pound (450g) chicken breast, cut into strips
- 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Cooking oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Marinate and Chill: Pop your chicken strips into a bowl and give them a buttermilk bath. Let them soak up the goodness for at least 30 minutes, or if you can wait, overnight for maximum flavor.
- Mix and Coat: In another bowl, mix together your flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. This is your crispy coating waiting to happen.
- Dip and Roll: Take your marinated chicken strips and give them a floury hug. Coat them generously, making sure they're all dressed up for the fryer.
- Fry to Perfection: Heat up your oil to about 350°F (175°C) in a pan or deep fryer. Carefully drop in your coated chicken and let them sizzle away for 3-4 minutes on each side until they're beautifully golden and cooked through.
- Serve and Enjoy: Lift those golden beauties out of the oil and onto a plate lined with paper towels to soak up any excess oil. Then, gather 'round the table and dig in while they're hot and crispy!