Irresistible Chick Fil Chicken Tenders Recipe to Try
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Irresistible Chick-Fil-A Chicken Tenders Recipe: A Crispy, Copycat Favorite
- Author: Emily
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
- For the Chicken:
- 1 lb chicken tenderloins (or chicken breast sliced into strips)
- 1 cup dill pickle juice
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- For the Coating:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- For Frying:
- Vegetable oil (for deep frying)
- In a bowl, combine pickle juice and buttermilk. Add chicken strips and marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for best flavor).
- In one bowl, whisk the egg. In another bowl, mix flour, powdered sugar, and all seasonings.
- Remove chicken from marinade. Dip each strip into egg, then coat in seasoned flour. For extra crispiness, repeat for a double dredge.
- In a deep skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry chicken in batches for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
- Place on a wire rack to drain excess oil and keep crispy.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg