Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Best Damn Buttermilk Chicken Tenders. These tender, juicy strips are marinated in buttermilk to enhance their flavor and moisture, then coated in a crispy, golden crust that is simply irresistible. Perfect for family dinners, game day snacks, or a quick weeknight meal, these chicken tenders deliver crunch and flavor in every bite. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces or on top of a fresh salad for a delightful twist. Whether you’re feeding kids or entertaining guests, these chicken tenders are sure to impress and satisfy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp seasoned salt
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp dried parsley flakes
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by pounding it to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch and cutting it into strips.
- Marinate the chicken strips in buttermilk for at least an hour.
- In a bowl, mix flour, seasoned salt, paprika, and parsley flakes.
- Beat the eggs in another bowl until well mixed.
- Heat vegetable oil to 350°F in a deep frying pan.
- Dredge marinated chicken in the flour mixture, dip in egg, then coat again in flour.
- Fry coated chicken strips for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Drain on paper towels before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 chicken tenders (about 150g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 100mg