Are we ready for some yummy, crunchy, and juicy chicken tenders? In this blog, you will learn how to prepare tasty fried buttermilk chicken tenders at home right from scratch. You can prepare this recipe for family dinner, friends gathering or any other time you feel like preparing good meals for yourself.
Gather Your Ingredients
Before we start the process, let’s gather all the ingredients you’ll need!
For the Marinade:
- 1 pound chicken tenders or boneless chicken breasts (cut into strips)
- 2 cups of buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- Salt to taste
For the Breading:
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of black freshly ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon of Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (add the cayenne depending on how spicy you like it)
- Salt as per taste
For Frying:
Use Cooking oil (enough to fill a frying pan halfway)
Extras:
- Paper towels (for draining)
- Dipping sauces of your choice (honey mustard, BBQ)
Step-by-Step Guide for Chicken Tender bliss
Step 1: To Marinate the Chicken
- Prepare the Marinade Mixture: Put the buttermilk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a bowl large enough to accommodate the amount of chicken going to be marinated.
- Add the Chicken: Submerge the chicken tenders into the marinade by turning each piece to ensure that it is coated with the marinade.
- Marinate: Throw the mixture into a bowl and then cover it with a plastic wrap or lid and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. But, it is advised that you keep the chicken marinated for as long as 4-6 hours or even overnight. This makes the chicken tenders soak the flavor of the seasonings that are being used.
Step 2: Prepare the Breading
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In another large bowl, add flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and cayenne pepper (if applied).
- Set Up a Breading Station: Position the bowl containing the flour mixture close to the chicken so that it will be convenient to bread the chicken.
Step 3: Bread the Chicken
- Coat the chicken: Put each piece of chicken in the mixture and let the extra liquid drain off.
- Coat the chicken with the flour mixture by gently patting with your hands. Do the same thing for every piece of chicken.
Step 4: Pan Fry the Chicken
Heat the Oil: In a frying pan, warm the oil on a medium-high mode.
Fry the Chicken: Slowly put a few pieces of breaded chicken into the hot oil. Don’t put extra pieces into the pan because that reduces the heat and this makes the chicken less crispy.
Cook Until It turns Golden Brown: Grill the chicken tenders for approximately 4-5 minutes per side or until the chicken tenders are golden brown and fully cooked. It is recommended that an internal temperature of 165°F or 75°C must be achieved.
Drain the Chicken: With the slotted spoon, take out the chicken tenders from the pan and place it on a plate with paper towels to drain out the extra oil.
Step 5: Ready to serve, HOT!
Place the hot, crispy chicken tenders onto a serving platter.
Add Your Favorite Dips: Pair it up with your favorite sauces like honey, mustard, barbeque or ketchup.
Free Tip: How to get the maximum of your Chicken Tenders
Use a Wire Rack: If you would wish to extend the crispiness of the chicken after frying, then it is advisable to place the cooked tenders on the wire rack not the paper towels. It enables air to circulate the chicken and also prevents it from getting soggy.
CONCLUSION
Therefore, it is quite easy and enriching to make homemade fried buttermilk chicken tenders. This dish is incredibly simple and can be prepared with minimal effort and time as well as enjoyed by everyone.
For those craving the home-cooked, yummy, and crispy buttermilk fried chicken tenders, come and enjoy at Van Lavino; known as the best cafe in Hyderabad and the popular cafe. Our chicken tenders are ideal for a main course meal, for parties or any other occasions that your friends and family would love to taste!
