Southern style chicken tenders are chicken breast pieces that are often coated in a seasoned flour or batter and then fried to crispy and golden brown.
Southern style chicken tenders are also known for their savory and often slightly spicy flavor profile.
The savory and slightly spicy flavor profile of the chicken tenders is achieved through the use of specific seasonings and sometimes a buttermilk marinade.
southern style chicken tenders are coated in a mixture of flour and often with added spices and sometimes buttermilk or other wet ingredients, which creates the crispy exterior when fried.
The breading of southern style chicken tenders is also sometimes the chicken itself are seasoned with a blend of spices, often including paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and other savory spicy elements.
Many recipes of southern style chicken tenders also include marinating the chicken tenders in buttermilk, that helps to tenderize the meat and adds flavor.
The frying process of the southern style chicken tenders also results in a crispy, golden brown crust while keeping the chicken inside tender and juicy.
There are also various different ways of preparing southern style chicken tenders, which include different types of breading such as panko for extra crunch and various spice blends and can be fried or baked.