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.
Jan 2, 2025
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, French Fries)
*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.