This recipe works best with boneless, skinless chicken breasts. The chicken marinates in buttermilk, making it tender and juicy, along with garlic powder and hot sauce for flavor. Once marinated, the chicken strips are double-dipped in the spicy buttermilk and a seasoned flour mix to ensure a flavorful, crispy breading.
You may think chicken tenders are strictly the domain of bar food, takeout, or fast food, but making chicken tenders at home is easy. It allows you the opportunity to customize them exactly how you like them and giving them a kick is just a matter of adding some heat. These spicy chicken strips are excellent for everyday meals, tailgating, or an appetizer for a party. Serve alongside homemade french fries, a green salad, and coleslaw.
Ingredients
1 1/2 to 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup Buffalo wing sauce, or 1/4 to 1/2 cup of a similar hot sauce, such as Texas Pete or Frank's
2 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder, divided
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups vegetable oil
For serving: Honey mustard, Buffalo, blue cheese, or ranch dressing
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