Crispy Buttermilk Chicken Tenders
Servings 4
Cost £1.50
Ingredients
- 650 g chicken mini fillets £5.50 alternatively use chicken breasts
- 300 g self-raising flour £0.16
Seasoning for chicken
- 1.5 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp adobo
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- pinch chili flakes
For the wet ingredients
- 2 medium Eggs (£0.20x2) =£0.40
- 1/4 cup whole milk £0.05
- splash of white vinegar to make the buttermilk
Seasoning for flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp turmeric optional
- 1 tbsp adobo
- pinch black pepper
Instructions
- The chicken fillets must be cleaned and patted dry with paper towels. To soften the chicken, use a fork to remove the tendons.In a bowl, season the chicken with the seasonings. Leave to marinate for a few hours.
- While the chicken marinates, pour the self-rasing flour into a bowl along with the seasonings. Set to the side. Once the chicken is done marinating add the wet ingredients into the bowl with chicken. Let it sit for 10-20 mintues before coating the chicken into the seasoned flour.
- Once your chicken is coated in flour it's time to fry! Heat the oil in a pan. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the tenders into the pan and fry for 2-5 minutes until deeply golden brown. Place the fried chicken on paper towls to drain the excess oil.
- Serve with a large bowl of sweet chili sauce or mayonaise !