The buttermilk marinade lets these fried chicken tenders get crispy on the outside and stay deliciously juicy on the inside. The fresh crunchy slaw helps balance the richness of the chicken. Don’t have buttermilk on hand? Make a substitute by mixing the equivalent amount of milk with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar.
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders with Snap Pea Slaw
Serves 4
Active Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients 1 cup buttermilk plus 2 tablespoons, divided
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground pepper, divided
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 pound chicken tenders
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
3 tablespoons fresh tarragon and/or dill chopped
3/4 teaspoon celery seed
3 cups sugar snap peas (about 9 ounces), trimmed and thinly sliced
1 cup shredded cabbage
1 cup julienned carrot
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs, preferably whole-wheat
1/4 cup fine cornmeal
3 tablespoons peanut or canola oil (or substitute) Directions…