Dave’s Style Hot Chicken Tenders
Equipment
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
chicken breast tenders (raw)
500 g
buttermilk (cold)
250 ml
all-purpose flour (dry)
200 g
paprika (ground)
15 g
garlic powder (powder)
10 g
onion powder (powder)
8 g
cayenne pepper (ground)
5 g
black pepper (ground)
3 g
salt (fine)
10 g
vegetable oil (liquid)
500 ml
Instructions
Prepare the marinade
Combine buttermilk with half the spices to create a flavorful marinade for the chicken.
Marinate the chicken
Add chicken tenders to the buttermilk marinade and ensure they're fully coated.
Prepare the coating
Mix flour with remaining spices in a separate bowl for the crispy coating.
Heat the oil
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 175°C for frying.
Coat the chicken
Remove chicken from marinade and dredge each piece thoroughly in the seasoned flour mixture.
Fry the tenders
Fry chicken tenders in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per batch.
Drain and serve
Remove tenders from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Original recipe
Storage
Best served fresh, but can be reheated to restore crispiness. Store in airtight container.
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