Copycat Cracker Barrel Grilled Chicken Tenderloins

Name: Copycat Cracker Barrel Grilled Chicken Tenderloins (Upgraded)
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs Chicken Tenderloins; 1 cup Buttermilk; 1 tbsp Louisiana Hot Sauce; 2 tsp Garlic-minced; 1 tsp Smoked Paprika; 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 1 tsp Black Pepper-freshly ground; 1 tsp Salt; 1 cup All-Purpose Flour; 1/2 cup Cornstarch; 1/4 cup Panko Bread Crumbs; 1 tsp Garlic Powder; 1 tsp Smoked Paprika; 1/2 tsp Black Pepper-freshly ground; 1/2 tsp Salt

⏱1h 15m

👥4

🔥350 cal

Medium

🍽️American

This version builds upon the classic recipe with a more flavorful marinade and a slightly more refined coating, offering a noticeable step up in taste and texture.

1.5 lbs Chicken Tenderloins

1 cup Buttermilk

1 tbsp Louisiana Hot Sauce

2 tsp Garlic-minced

1 tsp Smoked Paprika

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⏱1h 15m

👥4

🔥350 cal

Medium

🍽️American

This version builds upon the classic recipe with a more flavorful marinade and a slightly more refined coating, offering a noticeable step up in taste and texture.

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Instructions

In a bowl, combine all Marinade ingredients. Ensure garlic is minced finely.
Add Chicken to the Marinade, ensuring it's fully coated. Marinate for at least 2 hours, or up to 8 hours in the refrigerator.
In a separate bowl, combine all Coating ingredients.
Remove Chicken from Marinade and dredge in the Coating mixture, pressing to adhere. Ensure a thorough coating.
Heat a lightly oiled grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Grill Chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and golden brown. Internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs 680 g Chicken Tenderloins
1 cup 240 mL Buttermilk
1 tbsp 15 mL Louisiana Hot Sauce
2 tsp 10 mL Garlic-minced
1 tsp 5 mL Smoked Paprika
1/2 tsp 2.5 mL Cayenne Pepper
1 tsp 5 mL Black Pepper-freshly ground
1 tsp 5 mL Salt
1 cup 120 g All-Purpose Flour
1/2 cup 60 g Cornstarch
1/4 cup 30 g Panko Bread Crumbs
1 tsp 5 mL Garlic Powder
1 tsp 5 mL Smoked Paprika
1/2 tsp 2.5 mL Black Pepper-freshly ground
1/2 tsp 2.5 mL Salt

Equipment

Bowl
Whisk
Grill or Grill Pan
Tongs

Instructions

In a bowl, combine all Marinade ingredients. Ensure garlic is minced finely.
Add Chicken to the Marinade, ensuring it's fully coated. Marinate for at least 2 hours, or up to 8 hours in the refrigerator.
In a separate bowl, combine all Coating ingredients.
Remove Chicken from Marinade and dredge in the Coating mixture, pressing to adhere. Ensure a thorough coating.
Heat a lightly oiled grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Grill Chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and golden brown. Internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition per serving

Calories 350