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Crispy Cornflake Chicken Tenders

By

Cozy Crunch ASMR

Crunchy, golden chicken tenders marinated in a tangy buttermilk-yogurt mix and coated in crushed cornflakes for extra crispiness. Quick to assemble and perfect served with your favorite dipping sauce for an easy lunch or dinner.

Yield

2

Time

1 hour 27 minutes

Rating

—

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts (about 12–16 oz / 350–450 g total), cut into strips

50 ml buttermilk

1 egg (for the marinade)

2 tbsp Greek yogurt

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

Flour (for dredging; amount as needed)

1 beaten egg (for coating)

Crushed cornflakes (enough to coat each strip)

Vegetable oil or other neutral oil for frying (enough for shallow or deep frying)

Instructions

Step 1

Cut the chicken breasts into strips and place them in a bowl.

Step 2

Add the buttermilk, 1 egg, Greek yogurt, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the chicken. Mix well to coat all pieces.

Step 3

Cover and refrigerate the marinated chicken for 1 hour.

Step 4

Prepare three shallow plates or bowls: one with flour for dredging, one with 1 beaten egg (for coating), and one with crushed cornflakes.

Step 5

Heat oil in a deep skillet or pot until hot (use enough oil to shallow-fry or deep-fry the strips).

Step 6

Working with one strip at a time, dredge the chicken in flour, dip into the beaten egg, then press into the crushed cornflakes to coat thoroughly.

Step 7

Fry the coated strips immediately in the hot oil until golden brown and cooked through, turning as needed. (About 3–5 minutes per side depending on thickness and oil temperature.)

Step 8

Remove the tenders and drain briefly on paper towels. Serve hot with your favorite sauce.

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Crispy Cornflake Chicken Tenders

By

Cozy Crunch ASMR

Crunchy, golden chicken tenders marinated in a tangy buttermilk-yogurt mix and coated in crushed cornflakes for extra crispiness. Quick to assemble and perfect served with your favorite dipping sauce for an easy lunch or dinner.

Yield

2

Time

1 hour 27 minutes

Rating

—

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts (about 12–16 oz / 350–450 g total), cut into strips

50 ml buttermilk

1 egg (for the marinade)

2 tbsp Greek yogurt

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

Flour (for dredging; amount as needed)

1 beaten egg (for coating)

Crushed cornflakes (enough to coat each strip)

Vegetable oil or other neutral oil for frying (enough for shallow or deep frying)

Instructions

Step 1

Cut the chicken breasts into strips and place them in a bowl.

Step 2

Add the buttermilk, 1 egg, Greek yogurt, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the chicken. Mix well to coat all pieces.

Step 3

Cover and refrigerate the marinated chicken for 1 hour.

Step 4

Prepare three shallow plates or bowls: one with flour for dredging, one with 1 beaten egg (for coating), and one with crushed cornflakes.

Step 5

Heat oil in a deep skillet or pot until hot (use enough oil to shallow-fry or deep-fry the strips).

Step 6

Working with one strip at a time, dredge the chicken in flour, dip into the beaten egg, then press into the crushed cornflakes to coat thoroughly.

Step 7

Fry the coated strips immediately in the hot oil until golden brown and cooked through, turning as needed. (About 3–5 minutes per side depending on thickness and oil temperature.)

Step 8

Remove the tenders and drain briefly on paper towels. Serve hot with your favorite sauce.

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