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Crispy buttermilk chicken tenders on a white plate with honey mustard dipping sauce

Buttermilk Chicken Tenders

This buttermilk chicken tender recipe delivers juicy strips with a golden, crispy coating.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 680 g Chicken tenders
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/2 cup Avocado oil

Method
 

  1. Combine chicken tenders, buttermilk, garlic powder, and smoked paprika in a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  2. Mix flour, panko breadcrumbs, and black pepper in a shallow dish.
  3. Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off, then press each tender into the flour mixture until fully coated.
  4. Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  5. Fry chicken tenders for 6 to 7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked to 165°F / 74°C at the thickest part.
  6. Transfer tenders to a wire rack and rest for 5 minutes before serving with your favorite dipping sauce.