Crispy Chicken Tenders
Become a fried chicken legend with Joshua Weissman's recipes.
Joshua Weissman•
Aug 21, 2025
Ingredients (13)
Marinade
Dredge
Directions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine chicken strips (2), buttermilk (1 cup), kosher salt (1 Tbsp), and pepper (1 tsp). Toss to coat evenly, and let marinate for at least 1 hour, ideally overnight.
In a heavy bottomed pot, heat vegetable oil (2 quarts) to 350°F.
In a separate medium mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour (1 ½ cups), kosher salt (1 Tbsp), pepper (1 tsp), and MSG (1 tsp).
Drizzle a few tablespoons of your marinade into the flour mixture, and toss to create little balls of dredge. Remove one piece of chicken from the marinade, then toss and press your chicken into the dredge until each piece is fully coated. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
In batches of 2 pieces, gently lay your chicken (2) into the hot oil (2 quarts) and fry for 6 - 8 minutes or until deep golden brown. Your thermometer should read 165°F. Remove and drain on a wire rack and repeat with the rest of your chicken.
