BEST DAMN BUTTERMILK CHICKEN TENDERS

These buttermilk chicken tenders are the most delicious chicken tenders you will ever make at home. They have a light and crispy batter and are so tender, juicy and delicious! There’s a reason they’re called The Best Damn Buttermilk Chicken Tenders.

We start our recipe with boneless, skinless chicken breast. Cut it into strips and place in a bowl of buttermilk for an hour. But why buttermilk? Buttermilk and fried chicken have been synonymous together for good reason. The buttermilk contains enzymes which tenderizes the meat. It breaks down the protein much the way an acidic marinade would. Except with buttermilk, it also infuses a flavor that perfectly complements the meat as well as the breading. Speaking of the breading, let’s talk about that too.

BUTTERMILK CHICKEN TENDERS

 Prep Time: 15 mins
 Cook Time: 8 mins
 Total Time: 23 mins
 Yield: 2-4 servings
 Category: Dinner
 Method: Frying

 Cuisine: American


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)

INSTRUCTIONS

• 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.

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