Famous Buttermilk Chicken Tenders
Everyone will love these deep fried chicken tenders. A buttermilk honey marinate makes them extra tender.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch strips then cut in half lengthwise
- 1 quart oil for frying peanut recommended
For the buttermilk mixture
- 1½ cups buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1½ tablespoons honey
For the seasoned flour
- 3 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Marinate. Combine the buttermilk, salt, cayenne, and honey in a large mixing bowl. Add the chicken and toss until fully submerged. Cover and allow to marinate for 1 hour at room temperature or 4 hours in the refrigerator.
- Bread. Combine the flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a large mixing bowl. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk marinade, shaking off any excess. Working in batches, coat the chicken in the seasoned flour.
- Fry. Preheat oil in deep fryer or Dutch oven to 365 degrees. Prepare a baking sheet by lining with paper towels and laying a wire cooling rack on top. Deep fry the tenders in a single layer for 6 minutes, or until medium golden brown and thoroughly cooked. Allow to drain on the cooling rack or paper towel lined baking sheets. while you finish cooking the remaining chicken.
- Serve immediately, or keep warm in a 200 degree oven until serving.
Notes
You can also fry these in a skillet with a 1/4 inch of oil, but you'll need to turn them halfway through.
Serve with honey mustard, barbecue sauce, or ranch on the side.
Nutrition
Calories: 542kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 152mg | Sodium: 2266mg | Potassium: 1004mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 4mg
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 542kcal