Description
Crack chicken tenders deliver serious flavor that keeps friends and family begging for seconds. Crispy, juicy chicken coated in a creamy ranch mixture becomes your new go-to dinner solution that disappears faster than you can say delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup buttermilk
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Cooking Ingredient:
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Pour 1 cup of buttermilk over your chicken tenders and let them soak for 30 minutes in the refrigerator, allowing the meat to become tender and flavorful.
- Combine 1 cup breadcrumbs with 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a shallow dish for coating.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess liquid drip off, then roll each tender completely in the seasoned breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to help crumbs adhere.
- Pour enough vegetable oil into a large skillet to reach ½ inch deep, heating to 350°F over medium-high heat until oil shimmers slightly.
- Carefully place breaded chicken tenders into hot oil, cooking for 3-4 minutes on the first side until deep golden brown.
- Flip tenders and cook an additional 3-4 minutes, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- Transfer hot tenders onto a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil and maintain crispiness.
- Let chicken rest for 2-3 minutes before serving to allow coating to set and juices to redistribute.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken tenders in buttermilk helps tenderize the meat and adds a subtle tangy flavor that makes these crispy.
- For extra crunch, double-coat the tenders by dipping back into buttermilk and breading a second time before frying.
- Check the internal temperature reaches 165°F to ensure chicken is fully cooked and safe to eat.
- Gluten-free friends can swap regular breadcrumbs for almond flour or gluten-free panko to make this recipe friendly for different dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-14 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 324 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg