Step 1

Combine the chicken with buttermilk or yogurt, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Cover using a plastic wrap and keep chilled. Allow to marinate for at least 3 hours, best if 6 hours.

Step 2

Combine all the ingredients for the flour mixture in another mixing bowl.

Step 3

Pour the beaten eggs and water into another mixing bowl.

Step 4

Preheat the frying oil to at least 350 degrees F in a deep skillet and prepare the breading station.

Step 5

Drain the chicken off from the marinade.

Step 6

Dredge each piece in the flour, dip in the eggs, and back into the flour.

Step 7

Repeat until all the tenders are coated.

Step 8

Deep fry the chicken tenders by batch until crispy golden brown for about 8-10 minutes.

Step 9

When done, allow the chicken to drain on a basket lined with paper towels.

Step 10

Serve the crispy chicken tenders with any sauce of choice. Enjoy!