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Pickle juice chicken tender

Pickle Juice Chicken Tenders

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds chicken tenderloins
  • 2 cups dill pickle juice
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Method
 

  1. Place chicken in a large zip-top bag or bowl; pour pickle juice over. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
  2. Remove chicken; pat dry with paper towels. Whisk eggs and milk in a shallow dish.
  3. Combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in another shallow dish.
  4. Heat 1 inch oil in a large skillet over medium-high to 350°F.
  5. Dip chicken in egg, then dredge thoroughly in flour, pressing to adhere.
  6. Fry in batches 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through to 165°F internally.
  7. Drain on paper towels; serve hot with preferred dipping sauce.