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Breaded Chicken Tenders

Course Appetizer, Main Course, Poultry
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword breaded-chicken-tenders
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Marinate time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings 16 tenders [may vary]
Calories 223kcal
Author Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 3 lb chicken tenders
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • few dashes hot sauce
  • 1 tsp kosher or sea salt
  • 2 cup self-rising flour
  • 1 tsp seasoned salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 4 cups peanut or vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  • Place the chicken tenders, buttermilk, hot sauce and 1 tsp of kosher salt in a plastic bag. Seal tightly shake then store in the fridge to marinate for 4 hours or overnight.
  • Prepare: Use a whisk to sift the flour, seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, paprika, black pepper, cayenne and cumin together on a plate.
  • Remove the chicken tenders from the marinade letting the excess drip off. Roll in the seasoned flour then place onto a cookie sheet fitted with a rack.
  • After dredging all of the pieces once, repeat giving them a second coating. Press the flour onto the chicken pieces. Chill uncovered for 1 hour to set the breading.
  • Fry: Heat the oil to 350°-360°F in a deep pot or dutch oven. Cook the chicken tenders in batches for 4-5 minutes depending on the thickness, until golden and cooked through. Adjust the cooking time according to size.
  • Remove to a paper towel lined tray to drain. Season immediately with additional seasoned salt. Rest for 5 minutes, then serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

To substitute all-purpose flour in place of the self-rising flour add 1/2 tsp baking powder and increase the seasoned salt to 1 1/2 tsp.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 406mg | Potassium: 361mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 128IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg