Fried Chicken Tenders

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 3 eggs beaten
• 3 1/2 cups flour
• 4 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• Oil for frying

Steps

1. Place the chicken breast tenders and buttermilk in a large bowl. Stir to combine.
2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
3. Place the eggs in a medium sized bowl. Place the flour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic, onion and baking powder in a second bowl.
4. Stir the flour and spices together until well combined.
5. Take each piece of chicken out of the buttermilk mixture. One at a time, coat the chicken in the flour, then dip in the egg, then coat again in the flour. Repeat until all chicken pieces are coated.
6. Heat 3 inches of oil in a large deep pot to 350 degrees F.
7. Cook 4-5 pieces of chicken at a time for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Drain on paper towels, then serve.