How To Make The Most Delicious Crispy Fried Chicken Tenders
Recipe Overview
Overview
This recipe for homemade chicken tenders is a delightful way to enjoy a classic dish right in your kitchen. The process begins with fresh chicken breasts, which are seasoned with a blend of spices including garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper. This combination not only adds flavor but also gives the chicken a beautiful color once cooked.
After flattening the chicken for even cooking, the tenders are cut into strips and marinated in a mixture of milk and eggs. This step is crucial as it helps the coating adhere better during frying. The seasoned flour mixture, which includes cornstarch for extra crunch, is then used to coat the chicken strips before they are deep-fried to a perfect golden brown.
The final touch is a homemade barbecue sauce, made with ketchup, honey, and spices, which adds a sweet and tangy flavor that complements the crispy chicken perfectly. Whether served as a main dish or a snack, these chicken tenders are sure to be a hit at any gathering. Enjoy them with your favorite dipping sauce for an extra treat!
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Gather chicken breast, seasonings, flour, milk, eggs, and corn starch.
Tip: You can use any seasoning of your choice if you don't have all the seasonings listed.
Tip: Adding corn starch is optional but it helps with extra crispiness.
Flatten the chicken breast using a cling film and a meat hammer.
Cut the flattened chicken into strips.
Wash the chicken tenders in lemon juice to remove any rawness.
Use a paper towel to remove excess water from the chicken.
Mix all the seasonings together.
Season the chicken tenders with the mixed seasonings.
Ensure all chicken pieces are covered in the seasoning.
Tip: Using sazon seasoning gives the chicken a nice goldish yellowish color.
Add seasoning to the flour and corn starch, then mix well.
Add seasoning, hot pepper sauce, and eggs to a bowl.
Add the wet mixture to the chicken and let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.
Dip the marinated chicken tenders into the flour mixture.
Place the coated chicken tenders on a grill.
Heat vegetable oil in a pot for deep frying.
Add the chicken tenders to the hot oil and fry for at least 10 minutes.
Tip: Make sure the oil is not too hot before adding the chicken to avoid burning.
Remove the fried chicken from the oil once golden.
In a pot, melt butter and add ketchup and barbecue sauce.
Mix in water, honey, sugar, paprika, and black pepper, then simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.
Tip: You want the barbecue sauce to be a little bit runny, not too thick.
Add the fried chicken tenders to the barbecue sauce.
Plate the chicken tenders, leaving some without sauce.
Ingredients
Ingredient: Dairy
→ Substitution: Almond Milk
Ingredient: Eggs
→ Substitution: Flaxseed Meal + Water
Ingredient: Gluten
→ Substitution: Gluten-Free Flour Blend
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Frequently asked questions
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Flattening chicken breasts helps them cook evenly.
- •Marinating chicken in lemon juice can help remove rawness.
- •Using a combination of seasonings enhances the flavor of the chicken.
- •Cornstarch can be added for extra crispiness in fried dishes.
- •Deep frying requires enough oil to submerge the food for even cooking.
