Buttermilk Chicken Tenders

Ingredients:

2 lbs chicken tenderloins

Oil for frying (canola, vegetable, or olive oil)

Marinade:

1 cup buttermilk

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Breading:

1 cup all-purpose flour, measured then sifted

1 cup panko crumbs

1 1/4 teaspoons salt, or to taste

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 1/2 teaspoons parsley flakes

1 teaspoon ground paprika

1 teaspoon cornstarch

Dipping Sauce:

Honey mustard sauce

Chick-fil-A sauce (optional)

Directions:

Marinate the Chicken:

In a deep bowl, combine buttermilk, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken tenders to the marinade and let them marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator.

Prepare the Breading:

In a deep dish, mix all the ingredients for the breading together.

Bread the Chicken:

Remove the chicken tenders from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off. Generously dredge each tender in the breading mixture.

Fry the Chicken:

In a deep skillet, heat oil to 350°F (about 3 inches deep). Fry the chicken tenders for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until all sides are crispy and golden.

Serve:

Enjoy the chicken tenders with your desired dipping sauce.

Deliciously crispy and perfectly seasoned, these Buttermilk Chicken Tenders are a crowd-pleaser!