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! 
