Crispy Chicken Tenders with Dipping Sauce

Here’s a delicious recipe for Crispy Chicken Tenders, complete with a flavorful dipping sauce. These tenders are perfect for a family dinner or as a party snack!

Ingredients
For the Chicken Tenders:

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 cup buttermilk (or regular milk with 1 tablespoon vinegar added)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
Oil for frying (vegetable or canola oil)
For the Dipping Sauce:

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken:

In a bowl, combine the chicken strips and buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight) to tenderize the chicken.
Prepare the Breading:

In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).
In another shallow dish, place the breadcrumbs.
Bread the Chicken:

Remove the chicken strips from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each strip in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess, then dip it back into the buttermilk, and finally coat it in the breadcrumbs. Press the breadcrumbs onto the chicken to ensure they stick well.
Heat the Oil: