Fried Buttermilk Chicken Strips

Name: Fried Buttermilk Chicken Strips
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds chicken tenders; 2 cups buttermilk; 1.5 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon garlic salt; 2 teaspoons mustard powder; 1 teaspoon ground paprika; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 cups peanut oil, or as needed; salt and ground black pepper to taste

4.8

(5)

3 Reviews

2 Photos

This buttermilk chicken tenders recipe is crunchy on the outside and moist on the inside!

Recipe by Gmshafer

Published on May 18, 2011

2

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

4

Jump to Nutrition Facts

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds chicken tenders
2 cups buttermilk
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon garlic salt
2 teaspoons mustard powder
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups peanut oil, or as needed
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Soak chicken tenders in buttermilk for 20 to 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
While chicken is soaking, combine flour, salt, garlic salt, mustard powder, paprika, and pepper in a large brown bag.
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Drain chicken and shake lightly to remove excess buttermilk. Chicken should still be damp. Drop chicken into the bag of seasoned flour and shake until well-coated.
Drop chicken into hot oil in batches, about 6 pieces at a time, depending on the size of your pot. Cook until golden brown, crispy, and no longer pink in the center, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and pepper while still warm.

Tips

Any type of light frying oil may be used in place of peanut oil.

Add a few dashes of hot sauce to buttermilk for a little zing!

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of breading ingredients. The actual amount of breading consumed will vary. We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

518	Calories
17g	Fat
43g	Carbs
45g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 518
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g	22%
Saturated Fat 3g	17%
Cholesterol 102mg	34%
Sodium 3318mg	144%
Total Carbohydrate 43g	16%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 45g
Vitamin C 2mg	9%
Calcium 176mg	14%
Iron 4mg	22%
Potassium 554mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.