Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 2 chicken breasts (cut into strips)
- 1 cup sourdough discard
- ½ cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp vinegar)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
For coating:
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (or crushed cornflakes)
- ½ cup flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
For frying:
- Oil for deep or shallow frying
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Recipe
1. Marinate Chicken
In a bowl, mix sourdough discard, buttermilk, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Add chicken strips and coat well. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for best flavor).
2. Prepare Coating
In another bowl, mix breadcrumbs, flour, and baking powder.
3. Coat the Chicken
Take each chicken strip from marinade and coat it well in the dry mixture.
Press gently so the coating sticks nicely.
4. Heat Oil
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
5. Fry
Fry chicken tenders for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
6. Drain
Place on paper towels to remove excess oil.
7. Serve
Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces like ketchup, garlic mayo, or honey mustard.
😋 Tips
- Double coat for extra crispiness
- Don’t overcrowd the pan while frying
- You can also bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20–25 minutes or air fry for a healthier option
