Description
Sunshine on a plate—these Lemonade Fried Chicken Tenders are your new summer obsession. Brined in sweet-tart lemonade, they fry up golden and crispy with a citrusy zing that’s equal parts nostalgic and novel. Whether it’s for backyard BBQs, a kid-approved dinner, or a retro picnic moment, this recipe brings the bright flavors and good vibes.
Ingredients
1½ lbs chicken tenders
2 cups lemonade (not from concentrate, ideally fresh)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1½ cups flour
½ cup cornstarch
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
Oil for frying
Optional: lemon slices and parsley for garnish
Instructions
In a bowl, combine lemonade, salt, and pepper. Add chicken tenders and marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours, or overnight for max flavor.
Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, paprika, and garlic powder.
Remove chicken from marinade (no need to rinse), dredge in flour mixture, pressing to coat well.
Fry tenders in batches for 5–6 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
Serve hot with lemon wedges or your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 430/serving
- Sugar: 5g/serving
- Sodium: 560mg/serving
- Fat: 22g/serving
- Saturated Fat: 4g/serving
- Carbohydrates: 28g/serving
- Protein: 30g/serving