Name: Cotton Candy Chicken Tenders (Standard)
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb Chicken tenders; 1 tbsp Buttermilk; 1 tsp Garlic powder; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black pepper; 1 cup All-purpose flour; 1/2 cup Cornstarch; 1 tsp Baking powder; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/2 cup Powdered sugar; 1 tbsp Milk; 1/4 tsp Vanilla extract; Pinch Pink food coloring; Vegetable oil For frying

Recipe tier

Crispy chicken tenders coated in a sweet and colorful cotton candy-inspired glaze.

Total 45 min

Serves 4

Steps 9

Ingredients 14

Chicken
1 lb 450 g Chicken tenders
Marinade
1 tbsp 15 mL Buttermilk
1 tsp 5 mL Garlic powder
tsp 2.5 mL Salt
tsp 1.25 mL Black pepper
Breading
1 cup 120 g All-purpose flour
cup 60 g Cornstarch
1 tsp 5 mL Baking powder
tsp 2.5 mL Salt
Glaze
cup 120 mL Powdered sugar
1 tbsp 15 mL Milk
tsp 1.25 mL Vanilla extract
Pinch 1 g Pink food coloring
Frying
Vegetable oil N/A For frying

Equipment

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Instructions

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In a bowl, marinate the Chicken tenders with the Marinade ingredients for at least 30 minutes.
In a separate bowl, combine the Breading ingredients.
Dredge each marinated chicken tender in the Breading mixture, ensuring it's fully coated.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
Fry the breaded chicken tenders in batches for 6-8 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
While the chicken is frying, prepare the Glaze by whisking together the Powdered sugar, Milk, Vanilla extract, and Pink food coloring until smooth.
Remove the fried chicken tenders and place them on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
Drizzle the Glaze over the hot chicken tenders, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Serve immediately.