Description
Crispy Chick-Fil-A Style Chicken Tenders that are easy to make at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup peanut oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Add the chicken strips to the buttermilk mixture, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best flavor.
- In a shallow dish, place the flour.
- Remove the chicken from the buttermilk mixture, allowing excess to drip off, and dredge each piece in the flour until fully coated.
- In a large skillet, heat the peanut oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F.
- Carefully add the chicken tenders in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Once cooked, transfer the chicken tenders to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- For extra crunch, try double-dipping the chicken in the buttermilk and flour before frying.
- You can also experiment with different spices in the flour, such as cayenne pepper for heat or Italian seasoning for a different flavor profile.
- 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: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg