Raising Cane's Style Chicken Tenders

Crispy, golden chicken tenders with a juicy center, served with creamy Cane’s style dipping sauce and crinkle-cut fries. This homemade version recreates the iconic fast-food favorite with a flavorful buttermilk marinade and a perfectly seasoned double coating.

Author: Delicate Kitchen

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Servings: 2 servings

Calories: 1,028 kcal per serving

Ingredients

430 grams - chicken breast
150 milliliters - buttermilk
1 tsp - salt
1 tsp - black pepper
1 tsp - paprika
1 tsp - garlic powder
½ tsp - Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp - soy sauce
1 ½ cups - flour
1 tsp - salt
1 tsp - pepper
1 tsp - paprika
1 tsp - garlic powder
½ tsp - MSG
½ tsp - baking powder
4 tablespoons - mayonnaise
1 tbsp - ketchup
½ tsp - Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp - water
1 pinch - salt
1 pinch - pepper
1 pinch - paprika
1 pinch - garlic powder

Instructions

In a bowl, combine buttermilk, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce. Add the chicken strips and mix well until fully coated. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes (longer for deeper flavor).
In a bowl, combine flour with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, MSG, and baking powder. Mix well so the seasoning is evenly distributed.
Take each chicken strip from the marinade and dredge it in the seasoned flour. Dip it back into the marinade liquid and coat it again in the flour mixture. This double coating is key for the signature crispy texture.
Heat oil over medium-high heat (about level 7–8 depending on your stove). Fry the chicken tenders for about 7–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked. Transfer to a wire rack to keep them crispy.

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