Dairy Queen Chicken Tenders Recipes

HEALTHY BAKED CHICKEN TENDERS (NO BREADING)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400F and put the oven rack in the center position.
• Lay the raw chicken on a baking sheet.
• Brush one side of the chicken tenders with olive oil or the melted butter.
• Sprinkle chicken rub on the side that was just brushed with oil or melted butter.
• Flip the chicken tenders over and continue brushing with the oil or butter and sprinkle the 2nd side with chicken rub.
• Bake the chicken for a total of 10 minutes, flipping after 5 minutes, if desired but not required, and then continue cooking on the other side until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 160F.
• Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes until serving.

CRISPY CHICKEN STRIPS

Steps:

• Submerge the chicken strips in the buttermilk for 15 to 20 minutes (or longer if you'd like).
• In another bowl, combine the flour and seasoning salt (or other seasonings if you prefer). Mix this together well. Next, gradually drizzle 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the buttermilk into the flour mixture and stir lightly with a fork as you add it to achieve clumps.
• Heat about 1 inch vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-low to medium heat.
• Remove a few of the buttermilk-soaked chicken strips and place them in the flour mixture, turning them over to coat thoroughly. Place them on a plate. Continue coating the chicken strips until they are all ready to cook.
• When the oil is sufficiently heated, begin cooking the strips a few at a time. Cook them for about a minute and a half or so on each side. When golden and crispy and the chicken is done, remove them to a paper-towel-lined plate. Do not allow them to burn.
• Serve with your favorite dipping sauce. Yum!