Crispy Buttermilk Chicken Tenders

Step 1

In a deep bowl, combine buttermilk, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken tenders to the marinade and marinate for 1 hour or overnight.

Step 2

Combine all the ingredients for the breading in a deep dish.

Step 3

Remove the chicken tenders from the marinade allowing excess marinate to drip off.

Step 4

Generously dredge into the breading mixture.

Step 5

In a deep skillet, add oil for frying (about 3 inches deep). Once oil is hot, add one chicken at a time.

Step 6

Fry the chicken tenders 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking (until all sides are crispy and golden).

Step 7

Meanwhile, combine all the ingredients for the dipping sauce in a small bowl.

Step 8

Enjoy chicken tenders with the homemade honey mustard dipping sauce!