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How to Make Pickle Juice Chicken Tenders – A Flavor-Packed Recipe
These Pickle Juice Marinated Chicken Tenders are extra juicy, flavorful, and crispy! The pickle brine tenderizes the chicken, infusing it with a tangy, slightly salty kick. Perfect for frying, baking, or air frying—they’re great for dipping or stuffing into a sandwich!
Ingredients
- For the Marinade:
- 1 ½ lbs chicken tenders or boneless chicken breasts cut into strips
- 1 ½ cups pickle juice from a jar of pickles
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- For the Coating:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch for extra crispiness
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup buttermilk
- For Frying:
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Step 1: Marinate the Chicken
- In a large bowl, combine chicken tenders, pickle juice, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours for extra flavor.
- Remove chicken from the brine and pat dry with paper towels.
- Step 2: Prepare the Coating
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs and buttermilk.
- Step 3: Coat the Chicken
- Dip each chicken tender into the flour mixture, then into the egg mixture, and back into the flour mixture (for a double coating).
- Step 4: Cook the Chicken
- For Frying:
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry chicken in batches for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- For Baking:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Place coated tenders on a greased baking sheet, spray lightly with cooking spray, and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- For Air Frying:
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Spray tenders lightly with oil and air fry for 12-14 minutes, flipping halfway.
Notes
- Want extra crunch? Add panko breadcrumbs to the flour mixture.
- Spicy twist? Toss in hot sauce before marinating or add extra cayenne.
- Dipping ideas: Serve with ranch, honey mustard, or spicy mayo.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15g