Chicken Tenders

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Chicken tenders are strips of boneless chicken breast that are typically breaded and fried until crispy. They are a popular fast food item, often served with dipping sauces such as ketchup, honey mustard, or ranch dressing. However, they can also be made at home with healthier cooking methods such as baking or air frying. Chicken tenders can be seasoned with various spices and herbs to add flavor, and are often served as a snack, appetizer, or part of a meal. They can be enjoyed on their own, paired with sides such as french fries or coleslaw, or used as a protein in salads or wraps.

Chicken Tenders Ingredients

Marinade24 chicken tenders or 4 chicken breasts (cut into 6 strips each)2 cups buttermilk or yoghurt2 tsp salt1 tsp dried basil1 tsp dried rosemary1/2 tsp dried thyme1/4 tsp dried parsley1/2 tsp garlic powder1/2 tsp mustard powder1/4 tsp ground cumin1/4 cayenne pepper1/2 tsp paprikaDredge3 cups AP flour1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp ground black peppervegetable oil (for frying)

Sauce

1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup ketchup3 tbsp hot sauce2 cloves garlic (grated)2 tsp Worcestershire sauce1/4 tsp salt1/8 tsp ground black pepper

Steps

In a bowl, combine buttermilk & spices, add tenders, cover & chill in the fridge for at least 1 hr or overnight.Mix all of the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl, taste to adjust seasoning & set aside.To fry chicken, preheat a pot filled with oil to 180 deg C.In a large bowl, whisk to combine ingredients for the dredge & set aside.Using tongs, remove 1 tender from marinade, toss in dredge, shake off excess, dip back into marinade, dredge again, shake off excess, carefully place into hot oil & repeat process a few more times.Fry in batches till they turn golden brown, remove & place on a wire rack to cool slightly before serving with sauce & sides of choice.