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SUPER CRISPY CHICKEN TENDERS

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Super Crispy Chicken Tenders made with a buttermilk marinade that makes them really tender and the crispiest crust with KFC flavored spices.

Provided by Sabrina Snyder

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts (boneless skinless)
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon hot sauce
2 large eggs (beaten)
2 cups flour
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
canola oil (for frying)

Steps:

Cut the chicken breasts into four tenders each and soak them in a bowl with the buttermilk and hot sauce for 30 minutes.
Add the eggs to one bowl and the flour and spices to a second bowl.
Dip each piece of chicken from the buttermilk bowl to the flour mixture.
Dip it into the eggs then back into the flour mixture.
Shake excess flour gently off and put the chicken onto a baking sheet.
Repeat with all the pieces.
Heat the oil (three inches deep) in a dutch oven on medium high heat to 350 degrees.
Fry the chicken in small batches for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 58 mg, Sodium 459 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

BAKED CHICKEN TENDERS

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Chicken tenders may be known as a kid favorite, but it's hard to find an adult who doesn't enjoy them just as much. And there's a lot to love when a crisp, golden brown coating meets juicy, tender chicken strips. This weeknight version strays slightly from the traditional deep-fried recipe: It can be pan-fried (see tip below), but it shines when baked in the oven. Proper chicken tenders, or the smaller muscle underneath the breast, can be hard to find, but boneless, skinless breasts - from chicken, or even turkey - sliced into thin strips are an excellent stand-in. For a little punch, feel free to add cayenne, crushed red-pepper flakes or fennel seed, or ground cumin to the flour mixture. Lastly, this version is paired with an herbed yogurt dip, but it can also be served with ketchup.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories dinner, lunch, finger foods, poultry, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups full-fat Greek yogurt, labneh or sour cream
1/4 cup finely chopped chives
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped dill
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, finely grated or chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 large eggs, beaten to blend
2 cups bread crumbs (preferably panko or other coarse bread crumbs)
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

Make the dip: Mix yogurt, chives, parsley, dill, lemon juice and garlic in a small bowl; season with salt and plenty of pepper. Set aside.
Prepare the chicken: Heat oven to 450 degrees. Cut chicken breasts lengthwise into about 1 1/4-inch-wide strips. Season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
Mix together flour and paprika in a medium bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Place eggs in a large bowl and whisk with 1 teaspoon water. Season with salt and pepper. Put bread crumbs in a large bowl or shallow baking dish, and season with salt and pepper.
Working with few pieces at a time, toss the chicken in the flour mixture, making sure it's evenly coated. Shake off excess flour, and dip into egg wash. Shake off any excess.
Dip chicken into bread crumb mixture a few pieces at a time, pressing to adhere as many bread crumbs as possible. Shake off any excess, and set chicken aside on a large plate.
Place breaded chicken strips on a foil- or parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, and bake until one side is beginning to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Using tongs or a spatula, flip chicken and continue to cook until the other side is golden brown and crisp, another 6 to 8 minutes. Serve with herbed yogurt dip.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 765, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 70 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 60 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 972 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

HOW TO MAKE BUTTERMILK CHICKEN TENDERS

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Provided by Recipe Teacher

Categories Dinner

Time 23m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (4oz each)
2 cups all purpose flour
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon season salt
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
Vegetable oil (about 2 cups)

Steps:

Place chicken breasts in between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and pound to even thickness of about about 1/2″. Then cut into strips of about an inch thick. Place in a bowl with buttermilk and let sit in refrigerator for about an hour.
In a large bowl, combine flour, season salt, paprika and parsley flakes. In another bowl, beat two eggs.
In a deep frying pan, heat oil to about 350 degrees F (medium heat for about 5 minutes).
Remove chicken strips from buttermilk, dredge in flour mix, the eggs, then back through flour. Set aside on a paper plate until complete.
Carefully place coated chicken into pan with hot oil. Fry for about 3-4 minutes, then flip pieces over for another 3 minutes or until golden brown. Internal temp should be 165 degrees F on an instant read thermometer.
Carefully remove chicken from oil and drain on paper towels.