Pickle Juice Fried Chicken Tenders Recipe
Juicy fried chicken tenders brined in pickle juice for maximum flavor—crispy, tangy, and absolutely addictive.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes + marinating
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: ~4 hours
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Tenders:
- 1 lb chicken tenders
Brine:
- 1 cup pickle juice
Buttermilk Marinade:
- 1 cup buttermilk
Seasoned Flour:
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Frying:
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Brine: Marinate chicken in pickle juice for 2–4 hours.
- Marinade: Soak chicken in buttermilk for 30 minutes.
- Dredging: Dredge chicken in seasoned flour mixture.
- Frying: Fry at 350°F (175°C) until golden and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes.
After marinating, drain the chicken.
Once cooked, drain the tenders and serve on a white platter with dipping sauce.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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