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Dill Pickle Brined Chicken Tenders

Crispy and golden on the outside, and super juicy and tasty on the inside chicken tenders with a dill pickle brine for a little sour kick and a lot of juiciness.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ pounds of boneless skinless chicken tenders
  • 1 ½ cups of dill pickle juice
  • 1 cup of all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • ½ teaspoon of black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon of garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon of onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon of paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon of dried dill
  • 1 big egg
  • ½ cup of milk
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • In a big bowl or a plastic bag that seals, put the chicken tenders and the dill pickle juice together. Make sure all the chicken is covered by the juice. Put a lid on the bowl or close the bag and put it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
  • In the first dish, mix together the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and dried dill.
  • In the second dish, mix the egg and milk until they're combined.
  • Take the chicken tenders out of the juice, and let any extra juice drip off. Throw away the pickle juice. One at a time, roll each chicken tender in the flour mix, pressing a little to cover it all over.
  • Then, dip it in the egg mix, making sure it's all covered.
  • Finally, roll it in the flour mix again, pressing to make a good, thick coating.
  • Heat about ½ inch of vegetable oil in a big pan on medium-high heat.
  • Carefully put the coated chicken tenders in the hot oil, making sure not to put too many in the pan at once.
  • Fry the chicken for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until it's golden brown and cooked all the way. The chicken should reach 165°F (74°C) inside.
  • Take the cooked chicken tenders out of the pan and put them on a plate with paper towels to get rid of any extra oil. Eat them right away with your favorite dipping sauces.