Crispy Chicken Tenders McD Style
Recreate the crispy, golden crunch of McDonald's chicken tenders right in your kitchen. Perfect for weeknight dinners or snacks!
Equipment
- Deep Fryer
- Wire Rack
- Large Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts sliced into strips
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts into uniform strips and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, salt, pepper, and half of the paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Add chicken strips and marinate for 30 minutes.
- Set up breading stations: one with flour and the remaining spices, and another with Panko breadcrumbs.
- Dip each chicken strip first in the flour, then in the buttermilk, and finally coat with Panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil to 350°F in a deep fryer. Fry the chicken tenders in batches for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through, with an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Drain on a wire rack. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce!
Notes
For an extra crispy coating, double-dip your chicken in the flour, buttermilk, and breadcrumbs.
