Pure Mountain Spicy Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders

To serve

Chopped scallion

Chili flakes

Ketchup & Mustard

1. Combine the chicken, garlic, salt, and buttermilk and marinate ingredients for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight in the refrigerator.  Remove an hour before cooking to allow the meat to return to room temperature.

2. On a plate, mix flour, corn flour, garlic powder, salt, paprika, black pepper, and cumin together and in another crack 2 eggs and whisk with a pinch of salt.  Dredge chicken into the flour mixture first, followed by dipping it into the egg and finally in the flour mixture again.  Repeat and set aside for 5 minutes.

3. In a large skillet, add canola oil over high heat and add a couple of chicken pieces at a time, cooking on each side for 6 – 8 minutes (depending on the thickness of your meat) until golden brown.  Transfer to a paper-lined plate to remove excess oil.  Serve with chopped scallion and chili flakes.  Dip in ketchup, mustard and enjoy!