Crispy Chicken Tenders with Dipping Sauce

📝 Ingredients

For Chicken Tenders:

• 500 g (1 lb) chicken breast, cut into strips

• 1 cup buttermilk (or ½ cup yogurt + ½ cup milk)

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp salt

For Coating:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko for extra crunch)

• ½ cup cornstarch

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)

• 1 tsp salt

• 2 eggs, beaten

For Frying:

• Oil for deep frying (vegetable or canola)

Dipping Sauce (Honey Mustard Style):

• 3 tbsp mayonnaise

• 2 tbsp honey

• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard (or regular mustard)

• 1 tsp lemon juice

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Marinate Chicken

1. In a bowl, mix buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

2. Add chicken strips, coat well, cover, and marinate for at least 1 hour (overnight is best).

Step 2: Prepare Coating

1. In one bowl, whisk the eggs.

2. In another bowl, mix flour, breadcrumbs, cornstarch, paprika, cayenne, and salt.

Step 3: Coat the Chicken

1. Remove chicken from marinade.

2. Dip each strip into flour mixture → egg wash → flour mixture again (double coating makes them extra crispy).

Step 4: Fry

1. Heat oil in a deep pan to 175°C (350°F).

2. Fry chicken strips in batches for 5–6 minutes, until golden brown and fully cooked inside.

3. Place on paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 5: Make Dipping Sauce

1. Mix mayonnaise, honey, mustard, and lemon juice in a small bowl.

2. Chill until ready to serve.

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🍴 Serving

• Serve crispy chicken tenders hot with dipping sauce.

• Pair with fries, salad, or coleslaw for a complete meal.