Spicy Fried Chicken Tenders Recipe

Name: Spicy Fried Chicken Tenders Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 148 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups buttermilk (low fat); 1 teaspoon salt; 3 teaspoons Creole seasoning (divided); 1 to 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken tenders; 2 cups all-purpose flour; Shortening, canola oil, or peanut oil for deep frying

Prep: 20 mins

Cook: 8 mins

Refrigerate: 2 hrs

Total: 2 hrs 28 mins

Servings: 4 to 6 servings

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A buttermilk marinade makes these chicken tenders juicy, tender, and full of flavor.

1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons Creole seasoning, divided
1 to 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken tenders
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup canola oil, for frying

In a large food storage bag, combine buttermilk, 1 teaspoons salt, and 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning. Add chicken; seal and refrigerate for about 2 hours.
Combine flour and remaining 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning in a food storage bag. Add the chicken and toss to coat thoroughly.
Heat about 1/4 to 1/2-inch oil in a deep heavy skillet to about 350°.
Fry several chicken pieces at a time. Fry, turning several times with tongs, until deep golden brown, about 6 to 8 minutes for each batch. Serve with Come Back Sauce, Jezebel Sauce, or Sweet and Sour Sauce.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
421	Calories
27g	Fat
37g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 to 6
Amount per serving
Calories	421
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27g	34%
Saturated Fat 2g	12%
Cholesterol 7mg	2%
Sodium 1086mg	47%
Total Carbohydrate 37g	13%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 8g
Vitamin C 1mg	4%
Calcium 81mg	6%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 176mg	4%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.