Addictive Chicken Tenders One Taste and You're Addicted

Get ready to meet your new favorite comfort food with "Addictive Chicken Tenders: One Taste and You're Addicted." These irresistibly crispy chicken tenders are hand-breaded in a flavorful coating of seasoned flour, panko breadcrumbs, and parmesan cheese, then perfectly fried to golden-brown perfection. The secret lies in the rich buttermilk and egg marinade, which ensures each tender stays juicy and packed with flavor. A hint of cayenne pepper adds just the right touch of heat, while a balanced blend of garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder delivers bold, crave-worthy flavor in every bite. Ready in just 35 minutes, these chicken tenders are the ultimate appetizer or easy dinner option, perfect when served with your favorite dipping sauces. Fried food lovers, this is the recipe you’ll come back to again and again!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken tenders
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 egg
• 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 cups vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the chicken tenders under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 3

In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg until smooth.

Step 4

In a third bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs and grated parmesan cheese.

Step 5

Dredge each chicken tender in the seasoned flour mixture, ensuring it is coated evenly. Shake off any excess flour.

Step 6

Dip the floured chicken tender into the buttermilk and egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off.

Step 7

Coat the chicken tender in the panko and parmesan mixture, pressing gently to adhere the breadcrumbs tightly.

Step 8

Repeat the process with all the chicken tenders and place them on a clean plate.

Step 9

In a large skillet or deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches a temperature of 350°F (175°C).

Step 10

Carefully place the breaded chicken tenders in the hot oil, cooking in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Fry each side for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).

Step 11

Remove the chicken tenders from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.

Step 12

Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces and enjoy the addictive flavors!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1482.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6215.3

Total Fat 529.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 90.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 271.0g
Cholesterol 489.6mg	0%
Sodium 7982.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 262.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.0g	0%
Total Sugars 22.0g
Protein 148.9g	0%

Vitamin D 174.9IU	0%
Calcium 889.0mg	0%
Iron 15.9mg	0%
Potassium 1781.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 74.4%

Protein: 9.3%

Carbs: 16.3%