Description

These Chick‑Fil‑A-style chicken tenders are succulent strips of chicken marinated in tangy pickle juice, coated in a flavorful seasoned flour, and fried until golden and crispy. Perfect for snacking, dipping, or pairing with fries.

Ingredients

2 lb boneless 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 freshly ground pepper

1 tsp salt

¼ cup peanut oil or canola oil, for frying

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Instructions

Place chicken tenders in a bowl and cover with pickle juice. Refrigerate for 30–60 minutes or overnight.
Drain pickle juice. In a small bowl, whisk together egg and milk. Pour over the chicken.
In a large plastic bag, mix flour, confectioner’s sugar, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Shake to combine.
Drain excess milk from chicken and add to flour mix. Shake until well coated.
Heat oil in a skillet or deep fryer to 350 °F.
Fry tenders in batches for 3–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.

Notes

Double-dip for extra crunch by repeating the coating process.
For less heat, reduce cayenne to 1 tsp; for more, increase to 3 tsp.
Use chicken breasts sliced into strips if tenders aren’t available.
Try the air-fryer version for a healthier alternative.

Prep Time: 10 minutes (+30–60 minutes marinating)
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 6–8 tenders)
Calories: 430
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 40g
Cholesterol: 140mg