Description
Crispy Crack Chicken Tenders are deliciously coated chicken strips that are fried to perfection, offering a crunchy exterior and juicy interior.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup crushed cornflakes
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken tenders, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best flavor.
- In a shallow dish, mix together flour, crushed cornflakes, Parmesan cheese, and dried parsley.
- Remove chicken from the buttermilk marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each tender in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
- In a large skillet, heat about ½ inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, carefully add chicken tenders in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
- Fry for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add cayenne pepper to the flour mixture.
- Try baking the tenders at 400°F for 20-25 minutes for a healthier option, flipping halfway through.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg