Spicy Fried Chicken Tenders Recipes

MAKE SPICY FRIED CHICKEN STRIPS

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch strips, about 3 to 4 inches in length.
• In a bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, wing sauce or hot sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon of the garlic powder.
• Put the chicken strips in the buttermilk mixture. Cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours or overnight.
• In a large shallow bowl or pie plate, combine the flour, oregano, remaining garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and ground black pepper.
• Remove the chicken pieces from the marinade, shaking off any excess. Coat each piece with the flour mixture, arranging them in a single layer on a baking sheet.
• Dip each chicken strip once again in the buttermilk mixture, then coat again with the flour mixture. Discard any remaining buttermilk mixture.
• In a deep fryer, large saucepan, or deep sauté pan, heat vegetable oil to 365 F. Fry the chicken strips in small batches, cooking for 3 to 4 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Remove to paper towels to drain.
• Repeat with the remaining chicken strips.
• Serve these tasty chicken strips with chipotle mayonnaise , Buffalo aioli, or a blue cheese or ranch dressing .

FRIED CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• Place flour in a shallow bowl. Place breadcrumbs in a separate shallow bowl, and mix with ground black pepper and cayenne pepper. Place eggs and water in a small bowl.
• One piece at a time, coat the chicken in the flour, the eggs and the bread crumbs, and set aside.
• Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• In small batches, fry chicken 6 to 8 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove chicken, and drain on paper towels.
• In a separate small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, horseradish, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Mix well, and serve with the chicken for dipping.

SPICY FRIED CHICKEN STRIPS

Steps:

• Mix milk and egg together in a medium bowl. Mix flour, bread crumbs, Creole seasoning, and pepper together in a second bowl until well combined.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Dip chicken strips into egg wash, and then roll through flour mixture until fully coated.
• Fry the chicken strips in the hot oil until golden brown, no longer pink in the centers, and juices run clear, 10 to 12 minutes per side.

SOUTHERN SPICY FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Sprinkle the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, and place them in a deep-sided baking dish.
• Whisk together the buttermilk, hot pepper sauce, and 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper in a bowl. Pour the mixture over the chicken, stir to coat all sides of the chicken pieces, and cover the dish with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for about 2 hours to marinate.
• Remove the chicken pieces from the buttermilk mixture, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining buttermilk mixture.
• Place the flour, 1 tablespoon of cayenne pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and salt and pepper to taste in a large plastic zipper bag, and shake well to combine. Place 2 or 3 pieces of chicken at a time into the plastic bag, and shake well to coat the chicken pieces with seasoned flour.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Gently place chicken pieces into the hot oil, and fry until chicken is cooked through and golden brown, 8-10 minutes (breasts and wings) or 13 to 15 minutes (thighs and drumsticks). Drain the fried chicken on paper towels.

SPICY FRIED CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• 1. Heat oil in cast iron skillet. Sprinkle chicken with hot sauce. Season flour with the spices and mix well. Set aside 2 cups of seasoned flour. In remaining flour,slowly whisk in enough water to make a thin pancake batter consistency. Dip chicken in batter,let drain a bit,roll in dry flour.Fry in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.