Description
Homemade Chicken Tenders are the ultimate comfort food that your family will adore! These crispy, juicy tenders are quick to prepare and perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a weeknight dinner, game night, or casual get-together. Made with simple ingredients you likely have on hand, this recipe delivers a satisfying crunch and customizable flavors that will keep everyone coming back for more. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces, in sandwiches, or atop salads for a versatile meal that’s sure to impress. Get ready to enjoy the irresistible taste of homemade chicken tenders!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenderloins
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp hot sauce
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Coating: In one bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce.
- Heat Oil: Pour about three inches of oil into a heavy-bottom skillet or Dutch oven and heat to 325°F.
- Dredge Tenders: Dip each chicken tender in the flour mixture first, then into the buttermilk mixture, and back into the flour for a second coat.
- Fry Tenders: Carefully fry the coated tenders in batches for about 3–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Drain on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces (approximately 160g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg