Description
Enjoy making Chick Fil A Chicken Tenders right in your own kitchen. This recipe delivers crispy and juicy tenders that perfectly mimic the popular fast-food favorite. It’s quick, easy, and ideal for dipping in your preferred sauces.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb Boneless Chicken Chicken Tenders
- 1 cup Dill Pickle Juice
- 1 large Egg
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 cup All Purpose Flour
- 1 Tbsp Confectioner’s Sugar
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 1 tsp Salt
- ¼ cup Peanut Oil or Canola Oil for Frying
Instructions
- Place the chicken in a medium bowl and pour the dill pickle juice over it. Cover and chill for 30 to 60 minutes to marinate.
- Remove the chicken and drain the marinade. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk, then pour this over the chicken.
- Combine the flour, confectioner’s sugar, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper inside a large sealable bag. Shake to mix the dry ingredients evenly.
- Drain the excess wet mixture from the chicken, then put the chicken into the bag with the flour mixture. Seal and shake well until the chicken is thoroughly coated.
- Heat the peanut or canola oil in a pan over medium heat or preheat a fryer.
- Fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden and crispy, about 3 to 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.
- Serve hot alongside your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- Store leftover tenders in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days
- You can also use chicken breasts cut into strips instead of tenders
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 574 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1772 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g + 9 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 55 g
- Cholesterol: 193 mg