Raising Cane’s Chicken Tenders

Ingredients

  • 500 g chicken tenderloins
  • 250 ml buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 250 g all-purpose flour
  • 100 g cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • neutral oil
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • salt
  • black pepper

Steps

  1. Whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and seasonings.
  2. Add the chicken and marinate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
  3. Mix all coating ingredients in a shallow bowl.
  4. Coat each chicken tender in the flour mixture.
  5. Dip each coated tender back into the marinade.
  6. Coat each tender again in the flour mixture.
  7. Heat oil to 175°C (350°F).
  8. Fry the chicken tenders for 5–7 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
  9. Mix all sauce ingredients until smooth.
  10. Chill the sauce until ready to serve.
  11. Serve with crispy fries, Texas toast, coleslaw, and pickles for the ultimate copycat meal!