Crispy golden chicken strips, seasoned and fried to perfection, served with flavorful dipping sauces.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1.1 lb chicken breast fillets, cut into strips
→ Marinade
02 - ½ cup buttermilk
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
05 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
06 - ½ teaspoon paprika
→ Breading
07 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
08 - 1 teaspoon salt
09 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
10 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 2 large eggs
12 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
→ For Frying
13 - Vegetable oil, for deep frying
→ To Serve
14 - Barbecue sauce
15 - Honey-mustard sauce
# How-To:
01 - Whisk buttermilk with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Submerge chicken strips and marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes or up to 2 hours refrigerated for enhanced tenderness.
02 - Place flour combined with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika in a shallow dish. Beat eggs in a separate bowl. Place panko breadcrumbs in a third dish.
03 - Remove chicken from marinade and allow excess to drip off. Coat strips first in seasoned flour, then dip into beaten eggs, and finally cover evenly with panko breadcrumbs.
04 - Pour vegetable oil in a deep skillet to a depth of 2 inches and heat to 350°F (175°C).
05 - Deep fry chicken tenders in batches for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
06 - Present hot chicken tenders alongside barbecue and honey-mustard sauces for dipping.
