Homemade Fried Chicken

Ingredients:

Directions:

1. Add the chicken, black pepper, and salt to a Ziploc bag. Seal and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or up to overnight.
2. Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F and place a wire rack on a baking sheet. Line a second baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Add the flour to a shallow dish and set aside. Whisk the eggs, buttermilk, and hot sauce in a mixing bowl and set aside.
4. Add oil to a Dutch oven, fitted with a thermometer, and heat over medium-high heat until the thermometer reaches 320-325 degrees F.
5. While the oil heats, prepare the chicken. Dredge each piece of chicken in flour, then submerge in the buttermilk mixture, let excess drip off, then dredge in the flour again. Place on the parchment covered baking sheet. Repeat until all tenders are coated.
6. Add 4-5 chicken strips to the hot oil and fry, turning occasionally, until the skin is golden brown and crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. This should take about 4-6 minutes.
7. Remove to a mixing bowl. Add your favorite seasoning and toss to coat the chicken.
8. Transfer the chicken to the baking sheet with the wire rack and place in the oven to keep warm. Repeat with the rest of the chicken strips until all batches are cooked.
9. Serve hot with dipping sauces on the side. Enjoy!