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Golden brown chicken tenders with crispy coating on a white plate

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
  

  • 600 g Chicken tenders
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/4 cup Avocado oil

Method
 

  1. Place chicken tenders in buttermilk and refrigerate for 30 minutes to tenderize.
  2. Mix flour, panko, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper in a shallow dish.
  3. Remove tenders from buttermilk, letting excess drip off, then coat each piece thoroughly in the flour mixture.
  4. Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to 350°F / 175°C.
  5. Fry tenders for 6 to 7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F / 74°C.
  6. Transfer to a wire rack and rest for 5 minutes before serving with your favorite dipping sauce.