Copycat Raising Cane's Chicken Tenders and Sauce

120 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Place the chicken tenders in a bowl to marinate.
  2. 2Place the chicken tenders in a bowl to marinate.
  3. 3Place the chicken tenders in a bowl to marinate.
  4. 4Add 2 cups of buttermilk, 2 tablespoons of garlic powder, 1 tablespoon of black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of smoked paprika to the chicken tenders.
  5. 5Add 2 cups of buttermilk, 2 tablespoons of garlic powder, 1 tablespoon of black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of smoked paprika to the chicken tenders.
  6. 6Add 2 cups of buttermilk, 2 tablespoons of garlic powder, 1 tablespoon of black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of smoked paprika to the chicken tenders.
  7. 7Add some salt to the marinade.
  8. 8Add some salt to the marinade.
  9. 9Add some salt to the marinade.
  10. 10Mix the chicken and marinade well.
  11. 11Mix the chicken and marinade well.
  12. 12Mix the chicken and marinade well.
  13. 13Marinate the chicken in the fridge for 2 hours.
  14. 14Marinate the chicken in the fridge for 2 hours.
  15. 15Marinate the chicken in the fridge for 2 hours.
  16. 16For the dry mix, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons of cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon each of black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder in a bowl.
  17. 17For the dry mix, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons of cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon each of black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder in a bowl.
  18. 18For the dry mix, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons of cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon each of black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder in a bowl.
  19. 19Take the marinated chicken and dip it into the dry batter.
  20. 20Take the marinated chicken and dip it into the dry batter.
  21. 21Take the marinated chicken and dip it into the dry batter.
  22. 22Place the battered chicken into hot oil for frying until golden brown.
  23. 23Place the battered chicken into hot oil for frying until golden brown.
  24. 24Place the battered chicken into hot oil for frying until golden brown.
  25. 25For the sauce, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup ketchup, 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, lemon pepper, salt, and a little extra pepper in a separate bowl.
  26. 26For the sauce, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup ketchup, 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, lemon pepper, salt, and a little extra pepper in a separate bowl.
  27. 27For the sauce, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup ketchup, 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, lemon pepper, salt, and a little extra pepper in a separate bowl.
  28. 28Mix all the sauce ingredients together until well combined.
  29. 29Mix all the sauce ingredients together until well combined.
  30. 30Mix all the sauce ingredients together until well combined.
  31. 31Serve the fried chicken tenders with the prepared sauce and french fries.
  32. 32Serve the fried chicken tenders with the prepared sauce and french fries.
  33. 33Serve the fried chicken tenders with the prepared sauce and french fries.

Ingredients

  • chicken tenders
  • chicken tenders
  • chicken tenders
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup ketchup
  • 0.25 cup ketchup
  • 0.25 cup ketchup
  • 0.5 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.5 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.5 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • lemon pepper
  • lemon pepper
  • lemon pepper
  • oil
  • oil
  • oil

Equipment

bowltongsskilletplate

Tips

  • Let the chicken marinate even longer before frying for enhanced flavor.
  • The chicken isn't seasoned enough, so marinating it longer will add more flavor.
  • You can use extra pepper for the sauce if desired.
  • If you don't have a sauce tray, use a bowl for the sauce for dipping