Fried Buttermilk Chicken Tenders
This recipe is super yummy and a southern favorite. It is decently easy and pretty quick. It can make a mess, but it's worth it! I love to make this for family gathering and it always gets eaten up. We never have any leftovers when it comes to this crowd favorite.
Alexis Wilmouth
Aug 13, 2023
1 min read
Ingredients:
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2-3 pounds chicken breast tenders
- canola oil or vegetable oil (for deep frying)
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon coarse ground black pepper
- 2 tespoons dried parsley
Directions:
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and the egg. Set aside.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and seasonings. Set aside.
- Working with one piece of chicken at a time, dip in the egg mixture then let drip before coating well in the flour mixture. Place the coated chicken onto a plate and repeat with the remaining chicken.
- Add about 5 inches of the oil to a 5-6 quart dutch oven. Heat to 350 F.
- Working with 4-5 pieces of chicken at a time, place into your heated oil and fry for about 5 minutes. Make sure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160 F. Repeat with remaining chicken. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces and sides. (Macaroni and Cheese, Mashed Potatoes, Biscuits)
*Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
*This chicken is great served cold and cut up on top of your favorite salad. This makes for a great and easy lunch during the week. It is a great recipe for meal prepping.