Dominican Pechurinas de Pollo | Dominican Fried Chicken Tenders Recipe | Chef Zee Cooks

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Breasts are leaner, while drumsticks are often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, and coconut aminos are often cheaper.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is typically cheaper.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

White pepper offers a milder flavor, while paprika is often less expensive.

Season chicken tenders with kosher salt and black pepper.

Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.

In a bowl, mix together onion powder, garlic powder, Dominican oregano, and cumin.

Remove chicken from buttermilk and coat with the seasoning mix.

Dredge the chicken tenders in panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.

Heat canola or vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Fry chicken tenders until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per side.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

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