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Canes Recipe

A crispy and juicy chicken recipe paired with a zesty sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 pieces of chicken tenders
  • 1 cup of buttermilk
  • 1 cup of all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon of paprika
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon of onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 1/4 cup of hot sauce optional for extra flavor

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Deep frying pan or Dutch oven
  • Cooking thermometer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Slotted spoon or tongs

Method
 

  1. Soak the chicken tenders in buttermilk in a large mixing bowl.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or Dutch oven to 350°F.
  4. Remove the chicken from buttermilk and dredge in the flour mixture.
  5. Fry the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. Transfer the fried chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
  7. Drizzle with hot sauce if desired and serve.

Notes

For extra crispy chicken, let the coated tenders rest for 10 minutes before frying.