Lemon Pepper Chicken Tenders with Lemon Pepper Sauce

Crispy, zesty, and full of bold flavor, these Lemon Pepper Chicken Tenders are juicy on the inside, golden on the outside, and coated in a buttery lemon-pepper glaze that’s absolutely addictive. Served with a tangy lemon-garlic sauce, this recipe brings together freshness, spice, and crunch in every bite.

Author: Delicate Kitchen

Meal Type: Eggs Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 2 servings

Calories: 958 kcal per serving

Ingredients

14 ounces - chicken breast
⅔ cup - buttermilk
1 tsp - salt
½ tsp - white pepper
1 tsp - garlic powder
1 tsp - paprika
1 tsp - ground cumin
½ tsp - turmeric
1 tsp - curry powder
1 tsp - MSG
2 - chipotle peppers
1 ½ cups - all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons - butter
½ - lemon juice
½ - lemon zest
½ tsp - salt
½ tsp - black pepper
1 clove - garlic
1 tbsp - parsley
⅓ cup - sour cream
1 tbsp - lemon juice
½ tsp - salt
½ tsp - black pepper
½ tsp - garlic powder

Instructions

In a bowl, combine buttermilk, chopped chipotles, and all the seasonings. Add chicken strips, mix well, and let marinate for at least 1 hour.
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.
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.
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.
In a bowl, mix sour cream, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until smooth. Chill until ready to serve.

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