Tony Chachere’s Chicken Tenders

Prep Time

50 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Servings

4-5 people

These crispy chicken tenders by @FireHouseGrub deliver bold Louisiana flavor in every bite. Marinated in buttermilk, pickle juice, and Tony Chachere’s Lite Seasoning, this easy chicken tenders recipe fries up golden, juicy, and perfect with your favorite sides.

Tony Chachere’s Chicken Tenders

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Ingredients

  • 1.5-2 lbs chicken tenderloins

  • 2 cups buttermilk

  • 2 tbsp pickle juice

  • 4 cups flour

  • 1 cup corn starch

  • Tony Chachere’s Lite Creole Seasoning

  • Oil for frying

  • Clear

Directions

  1. Combine chicken, buttermilk, and pickle juice in a bowl. Add 1 tbsp of Tony Chachere’s Lite seasoning, and stir to combine. Leave in fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Remove chicken from fridge.
  3. In a mixing bowl, mix flour, corn starch, and 2 tbsp of Tony Chachere’s Lite Creole Seasoning. Stir to combine. Take about a cup of the breading and add it to the bowl that has the chicken in it. Stir in the flour by hand.
  4. Transfer the chicken one by one to the breading and make sure they are coated well.
  5. Preheat frying oil to 350-400ºF. Fry chicken until internal temp is at least 165ºF. Remove and drain grease. Enjoy!

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