Paprika-Buttermilk Chicken Tenders

Serves: 2

Meagan Lindgren

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

53

Spice

48

Sweetness

47

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1

Salt

2 cups

Buttermilk

1

Lemon

Directions:

1

Combine the smoked paprika, granulated garlic and onion, and poultry seasoning in a small bowl

2

Season the tenders with salt and pepper

3

Add 1/2 the spices to the buttermilk in a shallow dish

4

Combine the remaining spices with the flour and poppy seeds, in a second dish

5

Heat the oil in a heavy pot over medium to medium-high heat, about 350 degrees F

6

Using tongs dip chicken in the buttermilk, then the flour and repeat

7

Add the breaded tenders to the hot oil; do not crowd the pan

8

Cook the fingers in batches to a deep golden color, about 8 minutes per batch

9

Drain on a wire rack over paper towels

10

Serve warm or at room temperature with wedges of lemon to squeeze on top