suemunzlinger's Recipe

Blooming Onion Chicken Tenders

Category: Main Dish

Ingredients:
1 package of chicken tenders, I had 8 in my package
Buttermilk * note
1 cup of flour
1/2 teaspoon or more of chili powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon of garlic
1/2 teaspoon of oregano
2 eggs, beaten
1 large container of french fried onions

Place chicken tenders in a ziplock bag and cover with buttermilk. Place in refrigerator for at least 8 hours or overnight.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare 3 separate bowls, one with the eggs, one with flour and seasonings (whisk together) and one with fried onion rings, crushed.

Take tenders out of the buttermilk and shake off excess. Dip into eggs, dredge in flour, dip back into egg and roll in the french fried onions. Place into baking pan, do not over crowd your pan. Bake for 25 -30 minutes until chicken has come to temperature. (160 degrees for white meat) Serve with Aussie sauce
* note If you do not have real buttermilk, mix 1 tbls vinegar with a cup of milk

Aussie Sauce

Ingredients:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons of ketchup
1/2 Tablespoons of creamy horseradish, 1 tablespoon if you are a horseradish fan
One pinch of salt
One pinch of black pepper
1/8 teaspoon of chili powder, or more for more heat
1/8 teaspoon of dried oregano

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Best if made a day ahead. Store in refrigerator.