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Crispy Chicken Tenders

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List of Ingredients



• 1-1/2 lbs. chicken tenders
  
• 1/2 tsp salt, divided
  
• 1 cup buttermilk
  
• 1/8 tsp red pepper sauce
  
• 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
  
• 1/4 tsp paprika
  
• Pinch cinnamon
  
• 1 cup vegetable oil
  
• Red pepper sauce or catsup (optional)
  






Instructions



1. Heat oven to 300 degrees (F). Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Combine buttermilk and hot red pepper sauce in a large bowl. Add chicken; let stand 10 minutes.
   
   
2. Meanwhile, combine the flour, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, the pepper, paprika, and cinnamon in a large 1-gallon resealable plastic storage bag.
   
   
3. Remove chicken from buttermilk mixture, letting excess drip. Add half the chicken to flour mixture, shaking to coat. Transfer chicken to a sheet of waxed paper. Repeat with remaining chicken.
   
   
4. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 3 to 5 minutes, until oil is very hot. Cook chicken in batches 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer chicken to a cookie sheet; keep warm in oven. Repeat.
   
   Serve chicken with red pepper sauce or catsup, if desired.
   
   Makes 4 servings.
   
   






Final Comments


Prep Time: 10 minutes plus standing
Cooking Time: 8 to 12 minutes