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Raising Cane's Copycat Chicken Tenders with Cane's Sauce
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Raising Cane's Copycat Chicken Tenders with Cane's Sauce

1 h 30 minServes 4Nutri-Score D€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken breast tenderloins (cut to even sizes)Meat1 kg
  • buttermilk (for marinating)Dairy480 ml
  • all-purpose flourGrains180 g
  • garlic powder (for the flour mixture)Spices3 g
  • paprikaSpices2 g
  • cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)Spices1 g
  • saltSpices6 g
  • ground black pepper (for the flour mixture)Spices1.5 g
  • vegetable oil (for deep frying)Pantry1.5 litres
  • mayonnaise (for the sauce)Pantry120 ml
  • ketchup (for the sauce)Pantry60 ml
  • garlic powder (for the sauce)Spices1.5 g
  • Worcestershire saucePantry2.5 ml
  • ground black pepper (for the sauce)Spices600 mg

per serving

Nutrition

873kcal

Carbs
44 g
Proteins
56 g
Fat
53 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking dish
  • Deep fryer
  • Kitchen thermometer
  • Cooling rack
  • Whisk

step by step

Method

  1. Marinate the chicken

    • Cut the chicken tenderloins to even sizes.
    • Submerge them in the buttermilk in a sealed bowl or bag.
    • Refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.
    Step 1
  2. Prepare the seasoned flour

    • Mix the flour, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, salt and black pepper in a shallow dish.
    Step 2
  3. Dredge the chicken

    • Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, letting the excess drip off.
    • Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess.
    Step 3
  4. Fry the tenders

    • Heat the oil to 170 °C in a fryer or pot.
    • Fry the chicken pieces without crowding, 3–4 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 75 °C.
    Step 4
  5. Drain the chicken

    • Drain the cooked chicken on a wire rack or a paper towel-lined plate.
    Step 5
  6. Make the Cane's sauce

    • Combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce and black pepper.
    • Whisk until smooth.
    Step 6