Crispy Sage Chicken Tenders

Name: Crispy Sage Chicken Tenders
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup buttermilk; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 pound chicken tenderloins; 1 cup panko bread crumbs; 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh minced sage; Oil for frying; Salt to taste; Ranch salad dressing, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

One of my mom's favorite chicken recipes used fresh sage. Her version was smothered with gravy, but we like these panko-crusted tenders as they are. —Deb Perry, Traverse City, Michigan

Ingredients

1/2 cup buttermilk
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pound chicken tenderloins
1 cup panko bread crumbs
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh minced sage
Oil for frying
Salt to taste
Ranch salad dressing, optional

Directions

In a bowl, whisk buttermilk, salt, pepper sauce and pepper until blended. Add chicken, turning to coat; let stand 15 minutes. In a shallow bowl, toss bread crumbs with sage.
In a deep skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 365°. Dip tenderloins in crumb mixture to coat both sides, patting to help coating adhere. Fry chicken 2-3 minutes on each side or until deep golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with additional salt to taste. If desired, serve with ranch dressing.

One of my mom's favorite chicken recipes used fresh sage. Her version was smothered with gravy, but we like these panko-crusted tenders as they are. —Deb Perry, Traverse City, Michigan

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