Yummy Fried Chicken Tenders Recipe

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Yummy Fried Chicken Tenders
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Directions:

  1. Mash garlic with flat side of knife. Place garlic in medium bowl.
  2. Add buttermilk, cumin, salt, pepper and cayenne and whisk to blend. Place chicken strips in 13 x 9-inch glass baking dish.
  3. Pour buttermilk mixture over; turn chicken to coat. Cover and chill at least 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
  4. Place rack over baking sheet. Remove chicken from marinade and set on rack. Drain 10 minutes.
  5. Mix flour, salt, pepper, cumin and cayenne pepper in large bowl. Toss chicken strips in batches in flour mixture, turning to coat; shake off excess.
  6. Toss each piece again in flour mixture; shake off excess. Transfer chicken to rack on baking sheet. Let stand at least 15 minutes and up to 45 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to low. Line baking sheet with paper towels. Pour oil into heavy large skillet to depth of 3/4 inch.
  8. Heat oil over high heat to 375 degrees F or until small cube of fresh bread sizzles instantly when added.
  9. Add chicken strips to skillet. Adjust heat so that temperature remains between 340 and 350 degrees F or until small cube of bread sizzles slowly when added.
  10. Fry until chicken is golden brown and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  11. Using tongs, transfer chicken to prepared sheet and drain. Transfer chicken to platter and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 284.1 Kcal (1189 kJ)
Calories from fat 60.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.69g 10%
Cholesterol 93.76mg 31%
Sodium 1196.6mg 50%
Potassium 554.39mg 12%
Total Carbs 22.35g 7%
Sugars 3.13g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1.02g 4%
Protein 33.99g 68%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 2%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 91.6mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 119.65 Kcal (501 kJ)
Calories from fat 25.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.82g 10%
Cholesterol 39.49mg 31%
Sodium 503.96mg 50%
Potassium 233.49mg 12%
Total Carbs 9.41g 7%
Sugars 1.32g 13%
Dietary Fiber 0.43g 4%
Protein 14.32g 68%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 2%
Iron 0.7mg 9%
Calcium 38.6mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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