Description
Crispy chicken tenders with a bold Cajun crust that are juicy inside and have a smoky heat that everyone loves.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) chicken tenders, trimmed and patted dry
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning (for marinating)
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (for seasoned flour)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup cornflakes (or more panko for extra crunch)
- 1/2 inch (1 cm) vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken tenders in buttermilk with Cajun seasoning for 20-30 minutes if possible.
- Dredge tenders in seasoned flour, then dip back in buttermilk, and finally press into the mixture of panko and cornflakes.
- Heat oil to 325-350°F (160-175°C) and fry tenders for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden.
- Transfer cooked tenders to a 400°F (200°C) oven for 5-7 minutes to finish cooking.
Notes
For best results, let the coated tenders rest on a wire rack for 8-10 minutes before frying to improve adherence and prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg