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Chicken Tenders Crispy

Chicken Tenders Crispy

Discover the secret to making perfect Chicken Tenders Crispy at home with this easy guide full of tips and recipes for both frying and baking.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds Chicken tenderloins
  • 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
  • q.s. Salt and black pepper to taste
  • q.s. Vegetable oil for frying

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven
  • Three shallow dishes for breading
  • Meat thermometer
  • Wire rack
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Pour about two inches of vegetable oil into a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven and heat over medium heat.
  2. In a shallow dish, mix flour with half of the seasoning blend.
  3. In another dish, whisk together eggs and buttermilk until combined.
  4. In a third dish, combine panko with the remaining seasonings.
  5. Pat chicken strips completely dry to remove any moisture.
  6. Dredge each chicken strip in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess.
  7. Dip the floured chicken into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip back.
  8. Press the chicken into the panko breadcrumbs, ensuring even coating.
  9. Carefully lower three or four strips into the hot oil, taking care to avoid splashing.
  10. Fry each batch for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
  11. Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches 165°F.
  12. Transfer cooked tenders to a wire rack set over a baking sheet to keep them crispy.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

You can marinate the chicken in buttermilk for a few hours to enhance tenderness and flavor.
For extra crunch, try double breading by dunking the chicken back into the egg mixture and then into the breadcrumbs again.
To avoid soggy tenders, don't overcrowd the pot while frying.
Variations are endless—add different seasonings to the flour or breadcrumbs for unique flavors.
You can bake the tenders at 425°F for 20-25 minutes on a wire rack for a healthier version.
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