Chicken tenders are one of my go-to meals, and I never get tired of making them! I used to bread hundreds of chicken breasts and tenders for my job in restaurants, so I’m experienced with them. They’re my favorite cut of chicken for quick weeknight dinners, since they cook in minutes and are always juicy and tender. Below I’ve compiled my favorite chicken tenderloin recipes, ranging from crispy fried chicken tenders to air fryer chicken tenders, skillet recipes, saucy chicken tenders, sliders, and copycat recipes. I’ve ranked them by popularity! If you love a crunchy coating, you might also like my easy chicken cutlet recipe.
29. Sheet Pan Honey Balsamic Chicken and Vegetables
Sheet pan dinners are a lifesaver when you are not in the mood for doing dishes. Chicken and veggies all seasoned and roasted in honey balsamic marinade until sweet, tangy and slightly caramelized! There are so many flavors and colors going on in this dish: zucchini, bell peppers and mushrooms. Roast the veggies first to give them a head start before adding the chicken. This is a full meal with almost no effort (or cleanup!), all on one pan!
Sheet Pan Honey Balsamic Chicken and Vegetables
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 425°F.
- Whisk balsamic, honey, oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Toss vegetables in half the marinade and spread on a sheet pan.
- Roast 10 minutes.
- Toss chicken in remaining marinade and add to the pan.
- Roast 15 minutes more until chicken hits 165°F.
28. Pan Seared Chicken Tenderloin
Tender chicken tenderloins, seared to perfection with some spices, Cajun seasoning and olive oil for flavor. The whole process only takes about 25 minutes from start to finish. I like to slice them up for wraps, rice bowls or salads. If you’re making these during the week, the leftovers will last you a few meals! Just remember to let them rest for about 5 minutes before you cut into them, that way they stay juicy.
Pan Seared Chicken Tenderloin
Ingredients
Method
- Pat chicken dry.
- Mix seasonings and rub all over the chicken.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high.
- Cook tenders 4 minutes per side until golden and 165°F.
- Rest 5 minutes before slicing.
27. Blackened Chicken Tenders
Blackened chicken refers to a cooking style where the chicken is heavily coated with spices and cooked until the outside develops a dark, flavorful crust. The result is flavorful, spicy chicken with a smoky flavor, no breading necessary! I cook mine in the air fryer so I don’t fill the house with smoke, and serve them with roasted vegetables and ranch dipping sauce. You can also use these for topping a bowl of pasta or a caesar salad.
Blackened Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
Method
- Heat air fryer to 400°F.
- Mix all spices.
- Coat chicken in oil, then press spices on heavily.
- Air fry 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway, until 165°F.
- Serve with ranch.
26. Tex Mex Chicken Strips
The mild heat of cayenne pepper and taco seasoning combined with breadcrumbs make for a perfectly seasoned chicken strip. A little added butter helps ensure crispy strips of chicken. These aren’t too spicy so it can be enjoyed by pretty much anyone and served with a cool sour cream dip or some salsa (or even guacamole). Tex Mex flavors are always a winner in my book. Make a big platter of these for any backyard party this spring or summer, I guarantee they won’t last long!
Tex Mex Chicken Strips
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 400°F and line a sheet pan.
- Mix panko, taco seasoning, and cayenne.
- Dip chicken in melted butter, then coat in crumbs.
- Place on the pan and drizzle any leftover butter on top.
- Bake 18 to 20 minutes until golden and 165°F.
- Serve with salsa or sour cream.
25. Coconut Chicken Tenders
Coconut Chicken Tenders are coated in a mixture of cornflake crumbs and sweetened shredded coconut to create tender, golden, sweet and crunchy chicken tenders with a hint of tropical flavor. They’re served with a coconut milk, sweet chili sauce and Dijon dipping sauce. If you love coconut shrimp, you’re going to love these. They’re different than your average chicken tender recipe and kids go crazy for them! A quick spritz of cooking spray will help these baked chicken tenders get nice and golden brown.
Coconut Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
Method
- Chicken: Heat oven to 400°F and line a sheet pan.
- Chicken: Mix flour and salt. Mix coconut and cornflakes in another bowl.
- Chicken: Dredge in flour, egg, then coconut mix.
- Chicken: Spray tops and bake 18 to 20 minutes until golden and 165°F.
- Sauce: Whisk sweet chili sauce, coconut milk, and Dijon.
- Serve tenders with the sauce.
24. Bisquick Chicken Fingers
Who knew chicken fingers and Bisquick go together so well? Bisquick is made up of leavening, salt and flour, everything you need to make crispy chicken tenders (minus a couple other seasonings)! The coating turns light and crispy when cooked, almost like your favorite fast food chicken fingers! Serve these homemade chicken fingers with honey mustard or sweet plum sauce. The whole family will be happy with this tasty dinner recipe! Add some garlic powder and paprika for extra flavor.
Bisquick Chicken Fingers
Ingredients
Method
- Mix Bisquick, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip chicken in egg, then coat in Bisquick mix.
- Heat 1/2 inch oil in a skillet to 350°F.
- Fry 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden and 165°F.
- Drain on a rack and serve with sauce.
23. Crispy Chicken Cobb Salad
This must be the perfect way to use up any leftover chicken tenders! Crispy chicken tenders are piled on top of this tasty, crunchy, juicy, refreshing cobb salad full of lettuce, tomatoes, onions, hard boiled eggs and more! This cobb salad is hearty enough for lunch or dinner. Crispy bacon, avocado and crumbled blue cheese make this cobb salad even more delicious. Dress with blue cheese or ranch dressing. Tastes just like the one from the diner!
Crispy Chicken Cobb Salad
Ingredients
Method
- Warm tenders in a 400°F oven or air fryer, 5 minutes.
- Spread romaine on a platter.
- Arrange tomatoes, onion, eggs, bacon, avocado, and blue cheese in rows.
- Top with sliced chicken.
- Serve with dressing.
22. Sriracha Chicken Strips
Get all the flavor of sriracha chicken wings without the lack of crispiness! Sriracha chicken strips are coated with sriracha and then dredged in breadcrumbs and flour for the perfect combination of spicy and crunchy in every bite! Not too spicy either. Pair with cool ranch dressing (or honey dip). The cool dipping sauces help balance the spicy coating. These crispy chicken strips are perfect for a takeout inspired dinner on a budget! Bake in the oven for easy cooking!
Sriracha Chicken Strips
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 425°F and line a sheet pan.
- Whisk sriracha and egg.
- Mix panko, garlic powder, and salt.
- Dredge chicken in flour, sriracha mix, then panko.
- Spray tops and bake 18 to 20 minutes until 165°F.
- Serve with ranch.
21. Potato Chip Crusted Chicken Strips with Honey Mustard
The crunchiest chicken strips are coated with potato chips! Potato chips are already seasoned and salty, making these chicken strips incredibly flavorful. Includes recipe for homemade honey mustard dipping sauce, so much easier than you think! Involve the kids, let them help by crushing the chips! Choose your favorite flavor! Different chip flavors are an easy way to change the taste of these chicken strips. Try kettle cooked chips for an extra thick and crunchy coating! They hold up well during baking, too!
Potato Chip Crusted Chicken Strips with Honey Mustard
Ingredients
Method
- Chicken: Heat oven to 400°F and line a sheet pan.
- Chicken: Mix crushed chips, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Chicken: Dip in egg, then press into chips.
- Chicken: Bake 18 to 20 minutes until golden and 165°F.
- Honey Mustard: Whisk all ingredients.
- Serve strips with the sauce.
20. Doritos Chicken Tenders
Crunchy, cheesy, orange chicken tenders are coated with crushed Doritos, kids will love them! The crushed chips create an extra crunchy coating with plenty of cheesy flavor in every bite! These are perfect for weekend lunch. They’re also a fun alternative to regular breaded chicken tenders! Try other flavors of Doritos besides the classic Nacho Cheese! Pair with a side of queso, salsa or sour cream. These dipping sauces make the chicken tenders even better! Chicken tenders are coated with egg and flour to ensure the Doritos will stick!
Doritos Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 400°F and line a sheet pan.
- Dredge chicken in flour, egg, then crushed Doritos.
- Place on the pan and spray lightly.
- Bake 18 to 20 minutes until 165°F.
- Serve with salsa or queso.
19. Cornflake Chicken Tenders
Nothing beats the crispy goodness of this cornflake chicken! Golden brown and crunchy even after it has slightly cooled, cornflake chicken tenders are an easy way to make crispy baked chicken that tastes like it’s been deep-fried. Serve with a side of coleslaw and french fries and a drizzle of honey mustard on top, your family will love it! So affordable and delicious! The cornflake coating is combined with butter to ensure golden brown tenders.
Cornflake Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 400°F and line a sheet pan.
- Mix cornflakes, garlic powder, paprika, and salt.
- Dredge chicken in flour, egg, then cornflakes.
- Drizzle with melted butter.
- Bake 18 to 20 minutes until golden and 165°F.
- Drizzle with honey mustard.
18. Grilled Chicken Tenders
This recipe is perfect for anyone who loves grilled chicken, but doesn’t want to stand over the grill! Grilled Chicken Tenders are marinated in Italian dressing for flavor, with some added garlic powder and black pepper for good measure, which helps keep them juicy, and grilled for that outdoor, char-grilled flavor that can’t be achieved cooking indoors. It will only take about 40 minutes start to finish, including marinating time, so there’s no reason not to make a double batch! Grilled chicken is great served over salads, in sandwiches, and in wraps, so having some on hand is always a plus.
Grilled Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
Method
- Mix dressing, garlic powder, and pepper.
- Marinate chicken 30 minutes.
- Heat grill to medium high and oil the grates.
- Grill 3 to 4 minutes per side until 165°F.
17. Cracker Barrel Grilled Chicken Tenders
If you’ve ever had grilled chicken tenders at Cracker Barrel and wished you could recreate them at home, this is the recipe for you! These chicken tenders are first marinated in a honey lime mixture, giving them a sweet and zesty flavor, and grilled to juicy, tender perfection. Garlic, honey, and lime meld together for flavor that begs for marinating time, so let these Cracker Barrel Grilled Chicken Tenders marinate for at least an hour! Serve with sauteed zucchini or broccoli and mashed potatoes for a complete country-style meal. Looking for more Cracker Barrel recipes? We’ve got you covered!
Cracker Barrel Grilled Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
Method
- Whisk honey, lime juice, oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate chicken at least 1 hour.
- Heat grill or grill pan to medium high.
- Grill 3 to 4 minutes per side until 165°F.
16. Parmesan Chicken Tenderloins
Italian restaurant-quality chicken without all the fuss! Parmesan Chicken Tenderloins are easy to throw together for a weeknight meal, too. Italian seasoning and garlic powder give these Parmesan Chicken Tenderloins tons of flavor. Serve with your favorite pasta and marinara or buttered noodles. Panko and Parmesan cheese are a match made in breading heaven. Parmesan Chicken Tenderloins are baked in the oven so they’re perfectly golden and crispy, with a nutty flavor from the melted Parmesan. Sprinkle with extra Parmesan when you serve for an extra dose of salty goodness!
Parmesan Chicken Tenderloins
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 400°F and line a sheet pan.
- Mix panko, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt.
- Dip chicken in egg, then coat in crumbs.
- Spray tops and bake 18 to 20 minutes until golden and 165°F.
- Sprinkle with more Parmesan to serve.
15. Creamy Tuscan Chicken Tenders
Rich and creamy, and absolutely drenched in flavor, Creamy Tuscan Chicken Tenders simmer in a delicious sauce made with sun dried tomatoes, spinach, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and chicken broth. Chicken is first browned in the oil from the sun dried tomatoes for extra flavor. Serve over rice or pasta with some crusty bread on the side to sop up the sauce! Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a great recipe for busy weeknights because it uses chicken tenders instead of cutting down chicken breasts, meaning this delicious recipe is on the table in about 25 minutes!
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
Method
- Season chicken with Italian seasoning and salt.
- Sear in sun dried tomato oil, 3 minutes per side. Remove.
- Add garlic and sun dried tomatoes. Cook 1 minute.
- Stir in cream, broth, and Parmesan. Simmer 3 minutes.
- Add spinach and stir until wilted.
- Return chicken and simmer until 165°F.
- Serve over pasta or rice.
14. Chicken Tenders with Bacon Jalapeno Sauce
Chicken and bacon are an unbeatable combination, and when you add in this creamy bacon jalapeno sauce, you have yourself a winner! Juicy pan-seared chicken tenders are smothered in a rich, creamy sauce made with cream cheese, heavy cream, and shredded cheddar, with a smoky bacon flavor and just a hint of heat from the jalapenos. This is hands down my favorite recipe to bring to potlucks and get requested for! I love spooning it over cauliflower rice or regular rice to soak up all that goodness, too. Serve with extra sauce on the side for dipping!
Chicken Tenders with Bacon Jalapeno Sauce
Ingredients
Method
- Sauce: Cook bacon until crisp. Remove, leaving 1 tablespoon grease.
- Chicken: Season and sear in oil, 4 minutes per side. Remove.
- Sauce: Cook jalapenos in bacon grease 2 minutes.
- Sauce: Stir in cream cheese, cream, and cheddar until smooth.
- Sauce: Add bacon back in.
- Spoon sauce over the chicken.
13. Chicken Tender Sliders
Chicken Tender Sliders are soft Hawaiian rolls, topped with chopped, crispy chicken tenders and melty cheese, all baked together until warm and drizzled with a honey mustard glaze. Finish with tomato and lettuce for a crunchy contrast, and you have a slider that’s perfect for game day, parties, or just an easy family meal! I love using frozen chicken tenders for these Chicken Tender Sliders to make them extra easy, and I like using cheddar or Swiss, but use any cheese that you or your family loves!
Chicken Tender Sliders
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Slice rolls in half as one slab. Set bottom in a baking dish.
- Layer cheese and chopped chicken. Add the roll tops.
- Glaze: Whisk butter, honey, and Dijon. Brush over rolls.
- Bake 12 to 15 minutes until cheese melts.
- Lift tops, add lettuce and tomato, then cut apart.
12. Pickle Brined Chicken Tenders
You won’t believe these deliciously crispy, juicy Chicken Tenders are brined in pickle juice! After just 4 hours in the fridge, the tenders are coated in breadcrumbs and baked in the oven or cooked in the air fryer, with no frying involved, emerging with a crispy texture and juicy flavor. These Chicken Tenders remind me of the ones at Chick-fil-A, with a subtle hint of pickle flavor! Serve with ketchup, honey mustard, and of course, pickles on the side!
Pickle Brined Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
Method
- Brine chicken in pickle juice in the fridge for 4 hours.
- Drain and pat dry.
- Mix both breadcrumbs, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Dip in egg, then coat in crumbs.
- Spray and air fry at 400°F for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway. Or bake at 425°F for 18 minutes.
11. Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders
Chicken Tenders cooked in garlic butter! Garlic butter and lemon butter are my two absolute favorite things to cook chicken in, although lemon might take the crown, and I love serving Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders alongside roasted veggies or mashed potatoes to scoop up all that garlic butter goodness! These Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders are ready in a flash with simple ingredients, probably already in your kitchen, and are perfect for picky eaters, too. Try serving with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for color!
Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
Method
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Sear in oil over medium high, 3 minutes per side.
- Lower heat and add butter and garlic.
- Cook 2 minutes, spooning butter over the chicken.
- Top with parsley.
10. Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders
These delicious Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders are seasoned chicken tenders wrapped in strips of bacon, dusted with brown sugar, and baked until the sugar is a sticky, caramelized coating! These chicken tenders have the perfect balance of salty, sweet, and smoky flavors. You’d love to try serving Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders drizzled with honey mustard! Chili powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika season these Chicken Tenders and balance out all that brown sugar.
Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 400°F and line a sheet pan with foil.
- Mix garlic powder, paprika, and pepper. Season chicken.
- Wrap each tender in a slice of bacon.
- Mix brown sugar and chili powder. Pat over the tops.
- Bake 22 to 25 minutes until bacon is crisp and chicken is 165°F.
9. Buffalo Chicken Tenders
A platter of these crispy Buffalo tenders with tangy celery and carrot sticks, and a side of blue cheese or ranch dressing for dipping will make any occasion taste like a party! I make the Buffalo sauce with melted butter and my favorite brand of Frank’s RedHot sauce just like on the wings! But these crispy chicken tenders are made with panko breadcrumbs and baked in the oven. They’re the best of both worlds! Make a double batch, these disappear fast! People always go back for seconds, thirds, and fourths, until there’s nothing left.
Buffalo Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 425°F and line a sheet pan.
- Mix panko, garlic powder, and salt.
- Dredge chicken in flour, egg, then panko.
- Spray and bake 18 to 20 minutes until 165°F.
- Whisk hot sauce and butter.
- Toss tenders in sauce and serve with dip and veggies.
8. Honey Garlic Chicken
Another one of my absolute favorite is honey garlic chicken tenders! The crispy chicken tenderloins are smothered in a garlicky, sweet and tangy sauce. It tastes just like take out food but you made it at home! I love to serve it over a bowl of white rice and steamed vegetables and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions but let’s be real, half of it always ends up getting eaten right out of the skillet. The honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar make this chicken so flavorful and the corn starch helps make the coating super crispy!
Honey Garlic Chicken
Ingredients
Method
- Chicken: Toss in cornstarch and salt.
- Chicken: Pan fry in oil until golden, 3 minutes per side. Remove.
- Sauce: Melt butter and cook garlic 30 seconds.
- Sauce: Add honey, soy sauce, and vinegar. Simmer 2 minutes.
- Toss chicken in the sauce.
- Top with sesame seeds and green onions.
7. Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Tenders
Oven baked chicken tenders have always disappointed me, until now! They’re usually super pale and soft. But this oven baked chicken tenders are golden brown with crispy coating! These crispy baked chicken tenders also don’t require a messy three step breading process. I even add a little Parmesan cheese to the breadcrumbs for extra flavor! I add a little garlic powder and paprika to the egg mixture, which adds flavor without overpowering the chicken. These are perfect if you love the flavor and texture of fried chicken tenders but want to avoid frying with oil!
Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 400°F and line a sheet pan.
- Toast panko with oil in a skillet until golden, 3 minutes. Cool.
- Stir Parmesan into the panko.
- Whisk eggs, flour, garlic powder, paprika, and salt.
- Dip chicken in egg mix, then press into toasted panko.
- Bake 15 to 18 minutes until 165°F.
6. Copycat Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers
Instead of standing in line for Raising Cane’s chicken fingers, make them at home instead with this copycat recipe! These copycat chicken fingers start off marinating in seasoned buttermilk, then are double coated in seasoned flour, making them super crispy just like the real thing! Serve with crinkle cut fries, coleslaw, and Texas toast to make them a complete copycat Cane’s combo! And of course don’t forget to make extra copycat Cane’s sauce! It’s a combination of mayo, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper, giving it its famous tangy flavor!
Copycat Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers
Ingredients
Method
- Marinade: Mix and soak chicken in the fridge 2 hours.
- Breading: Mix flour and seasonings.
- Dredge chicken in flour, dip back in buttermilk, then flour again.
- Heat 2 inches of oil in a heavy pot to 350°F.
- Fry 5 to 6 minutes until golden and 165°F. Drain on a rack.
- Sauce: Whisk all ingredients and chill until serving.
5. Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders
Everyone’s been obsessed with Nashville Hot Chicken lately, and now you can make the crispy, tender chicken tenders at home! The crispy chicken tenders are coated in a Nashville hot sauce that’s spicy but balanced out just enough with some sweetness from brown sugar. Serve on top of a slice of white bread with pickles, just like traditional hot chicken! You may also want to serve it with coleslaw on the side to help tame down the spicy heat! The cayenne pepper and smoked paprika give this copycat Nashville hot sauce its spiciness and smoky flavor!
Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
Method
- Chicken: Soak in buttermilk and hot sauce 15 minutes.
- Chicken: Mix flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge well.
- Chicken: Fry in 350°F oil 5 to 6 minutes until 165°F.
- Glaze: Whisk hot oil or butter with all spices.
- Brush glaze over the hot chicken.
- Serve over white bread with pickles.
4. Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders
Who knew chicken tenders could taste even better than this?! Crispy Parmesan cheese coating + garlicky flavor = Chicken tenders perfection! These crispy Parmesan chicken tenders are perfect for anyone who likes food with a bold flavor. Serve with roasted vegetables, spaghetti, a Caesar salad, or eat as an appetizer and dip in marinara! I know this sounds crazy, but I seriously make these at least once a week! The crispy coating comes from first dipping the chicken tenders in a mixture of melted butter and garlic, then coating with a mixture of Parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs!
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 400°F and line a sheet pan.
- Mix panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, parsley, and salt.
- Stir minced garlic into melted butter.
- Dip chicken in garlic butter, then coat in crumbs.
- Bake 18 to 20 minutes until golden and 165°F.
3. Hot Honey Chicken Tenders
Sweet and spicy is having a moment and nothing is riding that trend better than crispy fried chicken tenders drizzled with hot honey. These chicken tenders are fried to crispy perfection, then drizzled with homemade hot honey. I drizzle these on everything these days, but especially chicken tenders! The combination of crispy tenderloins and the sweet, tangy and spicy glaze is perfection. Make these for a snack, appetizer or game day spread, serve with ranch, and save leftover hot honey for biscuits or pizza! I like to make mine with a splash of apple cider vinegar and red pepper flakes!
Hot Honey Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
Method
- Hot Honey: Warm honey, pepper, and pepper flakes on low 5 minutes. Stir in vinegar.
- Chicken: Soak in buttermilk 10 minutes.
- Chicken: Mix flour and seasonings. Dredge well.
- Chicken: Fry in 350°F oil 5 to 6 minutes until 165°F.
- Drizzle hot honey over the chicken.
- Serve with ranch.
2. Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
If you have an air fryer, these chicken tenders are for you! They come out crispy and golden brown in just a few minutes in the air fryer, taste just like your favorite fastfood version, but don’t require frying in oil! Pair these with your favorite dipping sauce: ranch, honey mustard, BBQ or even ketchup! I coat mine in a seasoned panko crumb mixture (seasoned with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper) and spray with a little cooking oil to help them brown in the air fryer. Make sure to flip once during cooking so they brown on both sides!
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
Method
- Heat air fryer to 400°F.
- Mix panko with all seasonings.
- Dredge chicken in flour, egg, then panko.
- Spray both sides.
- Air fry 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway, until 165°F.
1. Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders
Sometimes a classic is just a classic for a reason, people! Tender, juicy chicken tenders with a super crispy coating? Buttermilk fried chicken tenders is so much better than the other classics. I was frying chicken tenders by the basketful in my days of working in a restaurant, and this buttermilk fried chicken tenders tastes so amazing! They’re super easy to make and perfect as a lunch, dinner or appetizer to share! Serve with coleslaw, fries, and your favorite dipping sauce! The cornstarch mixed into the flour mixture really helps these chicken tenders get extra crispy.
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
Method
- Marinade: Mix and soak chicken in the fridge 2 hours.
- Breading: Mix flour, cornstarch, and seasonings.
- Drizzle 3 tablespoons buttermilk into the flour and toss for craggy bits.
- Dredge chicken, pressing the flour on well.
- Fry in 350°F oil 5 to 6 minutes until golden and 165°F.
- Drain on a rack and serve hot.
Final Thoughts
Crispy chicken tenders for game night, tender and juicy chicken tenders in a skillet, chicken tenders to pack for lunch for your kids, whatever your preference is, there’s a chicken tenders recipe for that! Let me know in the comments which of these chicken tenders recipes you try first! Craving more chicken recipe ideas? Try out these ground chicken recipes!
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