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Lemon Pepper Chicken Tenders with Lemon Pepper Sauce
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Lemon Pepper Chicken Tenders with Lemon Pepper Sauce
Chicken
Coating
Lemon Pepper Butter
Lemon Pepper Sauce
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Instructions
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In a bowl, combine buttermilk, chopped chipotles, and all the seasonings. Add chicken strips, mix well, and let marinate for at least 1 hour.
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In a separate bowl, mix flour with the same spice blend. Dredge each marinated chicken strip in the flour, dip back into the marinade, and coat again for a double dredge.
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Heat oil to 175–180 °C (medium-high). Fry the tenders for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
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In a small pan, melt butter over low heat. Add minced garlic, lemon juice, zest, salt, pepper, and parsley. Cook for 1 minute, then drizzle the warm mixture over the fried chicken.
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In a bowl, mix sour cream, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until smooth. Chill until ready to serve.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Buttermilk Marinade Magic 🥛Soak chicken tenders in buttermilk for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to tenderize the meat and create a superior crust that locks in juices during frying.
- Zest Before Juicing 🍋Always zest your lemon before cutting it in half to juice, as the pith becomes difficult to separate once the lemon is halved and rolled.
- Double-Dredge Technique 🍗Dip buttermilk-soaked tenders in flour, then back into buttermilk, then flour again for an extra-crispy, restaurant-quality golden crust.
- Temper Your Sauce 🧈Add warm lemon juice and zest to room-temperature sour cream slowly while whisking to prevent curdling and achieve a silky, emulsified sauce.
- Spice Bloom Strategy 🌶️Toast your curry powder, turmeric, and cumin in melted butter for 30 seconds before adding other sauce ingredients to unlock their aromatic oils and deepen flavor complexity.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
High Protein
Low Sugar
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