Fried Chicken Tenders

Name: Fried Chicken Tenders
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 large egg; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1-1/2 teaspoons pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 2 pounds chicken tenderloins; Oil for deep-fat frying; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; Ranch salad dressing, optional

Total Time Prep: 30 min. Cook: 5 min./batch

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This fried chicken tenders recipe requires just a few ingredients and quickly cooks up deliciously crispy bites that are full of flavor.

Ingredients

1 large egg
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1-1/2 teaspoons pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 pounds chicken tenderloins
Oil for deep-fat frying
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Ranch salad dressing, optional

Directions

In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and buttermilk. In a separate shallow bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, pepper, salt and paprika. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then flour mixture.
In an electric skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil to 375°. Fry chicken, a few pieces at a time, for 2-3 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with cheese, and serve with ranch salad dressing if desired.

Nutrition Facts

5 ounces cooked chicken: 327 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 126mg cholesterol, 320mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 39g protein.

What's not to love with these crowd-pleasing golden fried chicken strips? A hint of garlic makes this fried chicken tenders recipe irresistible. —Genise Krause, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

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