Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp milk
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the Dipping Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken tenders in a bowl with buttermilk. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for extra tenderness.
- Prepare the Breading: In a shallow dish, mix flour, panko, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the Chicken: In another bowl, whisk eggs with milk. Dip each chicken tender into the egg mixture, then coat it evenly with the flour mixture.
- Heat the Oil: In a deep skillet or fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the Chicken: Fry the tenders in batches for about 5 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- Make the Sauce: Mix all the dipping sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the crispy chicken tenders hot with the dipping sauce.
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