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Crispy Chicken Tenders

Try this super simple and delicious chicken fingers recipe. It's crispy on the outside and juicy inside. Perfect as a snack or as a side with any dipping sauce of your choice.

Reading time
1 MIN READ
Ingredients
20 INGREDIENTS
Step photos
13 PHOTOS
Video
VIDEO
Crispy Chicken Tenders

Try this super simple and delicious chicken fingers recipe. It's crispy on the outside and juicy inside. Perfect as a snack or as a side with any dipping sauce of your choice.

INGREDIENTS / 20

  • Boneless Chicken Breast - 2 pieces
  • Salt - to taste
  • Onion powder - 2 teaspoons
  • Curry powder - 3/4 teaspoon
  • Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper - 3/4 teaspoon
  • Ginger powder - 3/4 teaspoon
  • Chilli pepper - to taste
  • Paprika - to taste
  • Egg - 1
  • Buttermilk or milk - 1/2 cup

BREADING

  • Plain flour - 2 & 1/2 cups
  • Salt - 1 teaspoon
  • Onion powder - 1 teaspoon
  • Curry powder - 3/4 teaspoon
  • Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper - 3/4 teaspoon
  • Ginger powder - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Chilli pepper - to taste
  • Paprika - to taste

METHOD / 13

1 MIN READ
Crispy Chicken Tenders by Dolapo Grey
  1. 01

    Rinse the chicken, pat dry, and cut into strips.

    Crispy Chicken Tenders by Dolapo Grey
  2. 02

    Add some salt to taste.

    Crispy Chicken Tenders by Dolapo Grey
  3. 03

    Add the rest of the dry ingredients along with the egg and mix well to combine.

    Crispy Chicken Tenders by Dolapo Grey
  4. 04

    Add the buttermilk and mix it in.

    Crispy Chicken Tenders by Dolapo Grey
  5. 05

    Cover the bowl and marinate in the fridge for an hour or two, or overnight.

    Crispy Chicken Tenders by Dolapo Grey
  6. 06

    Pour the flour into a dry bowl.

    Crispy Chicken Tenders by Dolapo Grey
  7. 07

    Add some salt to taste, and the rest of the ingredients.

    Crispy Chicken Tenders by Dolapo Grey
  8. 08

    Mix well to combine.

    Crispy Chicken Tenders by Dolapo Grey
  9. 09

    Put some chicken strips in the seasoned flour.

    Crispy Chicken Tenders by Dolapo Grey
  10. 10

    Cover well with flour until well coated and tap out the excess, then set aside.

    Heat up some oil for frying.

    Crispy Chicken Tenders by Dolapo Grey
  11. 11

    Fry the chicken in small batches until golden on both sides. About 6 to 8 minutes.

    Crispy Chicken Tenders by Dolapo Grey
  12. 12

    Transfer to a kitchen paper lined tray to drain excess oil.

    Crispy Chicken Tenders by Dolapo Grey
  13. 13

    Enjoy!

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RECIPE BY

Dolapo Grey

PUBLISHED MARCH 13, 2021

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