Fried Buttermilk Chicken Strips
Description
This fried buttermilk chicken strips recipe bathes chicken tenders in buttermilk before dredging them in seasoned flour for crunchy and moist bites.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders
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2 cups buttermilk
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon salt
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1 tablespoon garlic salt
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2 teaspoons mustard powder
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1 teaspoon ground paprika
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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2 cups peanut oil, or as needed
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
1
Soak chicken tenders in buttermilk in a large glass or ceramic bowl in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, combine flour, salt, garlic salt, mustard powder, paprika, and black pepper in a large brown paper bag.
3
Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
4
Remove chicken from buttermilk and lightly shake off excess; discard buttermilk. Chicken should still be damp. Drop chicken into seasoned flour; shake until well-coated.
5
Lower chicken carefully into hot oil in batches, about 6 pieces at a time depending on the size of your fryer or saucepan. Fry until golden brown, crispy, and no longer pink in centers, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Season with salt and black pepper while still warm. Repeat with remaining chicken.