Chicken Tenders

More tendos for me. – Griffin McElroy

These easy chicken tenders are a great meal or snack option that are quick and easy to make. Here’s how to make them:

First, you’ll need to pre-cook your chicken tenderloins ahead of time. You can either do this sous vide, at 145F for 1 hour and 45 minutes, or pre-cook them in the oven by sealing them tightly in a pan with aluminum foil and baking at 225F for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Once cooked, set aside the tenderloins.

Next, pre-heat your cooking oil to 350F. You’ll need about 2 or more cups of oil, such as avocado or canola.

To set up your breading station, add 3 cups of bread flour and ¼ cup of chicken seasoning or seasoning salt blend of your choice into one large bowl. Mix it thoroughly by hand. Then, separate about half of the mixture into a smaller bowl or pan.

Pour 2 cups of buttermilk into a small bowl.

To bread your chicken tenders, give your first tender a dusting in the first smaller bowl with the flour mixture. Dust off the excess flour and give it a generous dip in the buttermilk. Let some of the buttermilk drip off and then coat one last time in your bigger bowl, allowing any excess flour to dust off. Place your tender on a wire rack above another pan. Repeat these steps until all of your tenders are breaded.

When your oil is ready, fry your tenders for a total of about 4 minutes, or until golden and brown on all sides. If you are shallow frying, fry each side for about 2 minutes, or until each side is golden and brown. Place the tender on a clean rack sitting above a pan. Repeat these steps until all of your tenders are cooked.

Finally, allow the tenders to cool for at least 3 minutes. Afterwards, enjoy them as they are or with your favorite dipping sauce. These delicious and easy chicken tenders are perfect for a quick meal or snack.