These Crispy Fried Chicken Tenders are everything you want in a homemade comfort food: juicy strips of chicken marinated in tangy buttermilk, coated in a seasoned flour mixture, and fried until golden brown and crunchy on the outside. The simple blend of garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper infuses every bite with familiar, savory flavor, making these tenders perfect for dipping, stacking in sandwiches, or serving alongside your favorite sides.
Because the chicken is cut into strips, it cooks quickly and evenly, which makes this recipe ideal for weeknights, casual gatherings, or any time a platter of hot, fresh, fried chicken sounds good. The buttermilk marinade helps tenderize the meat and keeps it moist while the seasoned coating turns crisp and deeply flavorful in hot oil.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 breasts)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
