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    Home » Recipes » Chicken and Turkey

    Pan Fried Chicken Tenders with Fresh Corn Sauté

    Modified: Jun 3, 2022 · Published: May 18, 2021 · by Amy Casey · This post may contain affiliate links · 12 Comments

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    pan fried chicken tenders on a serving plate with fresh corn sauté

    This recipe for Pan Fried Chicken Tenders with Fresh Corn Sauté is a summer time FAVORITE! Crispy fried chicken is served with a light and tasty corn sauté with red bell peppers, red onion and fresh herbs.

    platter with pan fried chicken tenders and corn sauté

    With summer right around the corner, many of the recipes I prepare for my personal chef clients feature fresh produce.

    My clients love this pork tenderloin with fresh strawberries, my blueberry drop scones, this delicious grilled chicken sandwich, and this awesome corn and avocado salad.

    As I live in the Garden State of New Jersey, farmers' markets, produce stands and grocery stores are overflowing with homegrown fruits and vegetables. It's a WIN-WIN for my clients and me!

    chicken tenders, corn, red onion, red peppers, breadcrumbs, flour, spices

    My pan fried chicken tenders are a popular menu item all by themselves. But I kicked it up a notch and added a fresh corn sauté to serve along side them.

    The cut straight from the cob corn niblets are quickly sautéed in butter with bell peppers, red onion, and garlic. Fresh herbs keep the flavor bright.

    This tasty fresh corn recipe is so DELICIOUS, I also have been know to serve it as a snack and scoop it up with tortillas chips.

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    pan fried chicken tenders on a serving plate with fresh corn sauté

    the ingredients

    • chicken tenderloins
    • buttermilk
    • seasoned breadcrumbs
    • all purpose flour
    • kosher salt
    • pepper
    • garlic powder
    • onion powder
    • paprika
    • vegetable or canola oil for frying
    • salted butter
    • fresh corn
    • red bell pepper
    • red onion
    • fresh parsley
    • fresh basil

    Scroll to the complete recipe for the full quantities of the ingredients.

    the steps for making this summertime recipe

    The finger-lickin’ fried chicken tenders are easier to make than bone in chicken pieces. After a quick marinade in buttermilk (this makes them super tender and delicious!), the chicken is dredged in breadcrumbs, flour and a few spices and fried up to a crispy goodness.

    The fresh corn sauté takes just a few minutes to prepare. This keeps all the ingredients bright and popping with summery flavor. It's a quick sauté (with butter of course!) along with red bell pepper, red onion, fresh corn, and garlic. Fresh parsley and basil finish the dish.

    a platter of crispy cooked poultry

    chef cooking tips

    • Buttermilk is my first choice for soaking and coating the chicken tenders. Its so creamy and luxurious. If you don't have buttermilk on hand, you can make your own. An easy substitute for buttermilk is 1 tablespoon vinegar added to 1 cup whole milk. Let sit 5 minutes before using.
    • Drain the fried chicken tenders on a cooling rack so they stay crispy crunchy. Immediately sprinkle them with kosher salt too.
    • Fresh corn niblets cut from the cob is what makes this recipe special. Stand the corn cob on its end in a large bowl. The bowl will help catch any stray niblets as you cut them off. Slice down to remove the niblets. If fresh corn is not in season, substitute a 16 oz bag of frozen corn.
    summer dinner idea with poultry and produce

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    If you make this pan fried chicken tenders with fresh corn sauté recipe, I’d love hearing from you all. Be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating ~ I do my best to reply to all your comments. And snap a photo to post to Instagram. I’ll add the photos to my Insta stories as I love seeing all your creations.

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    pan fried chicken tenders on a serving plate with fresh corn sauté

    Pan Fried Chicken Tenders with Fresh Corn Sauté


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    • Author: Amy Casey
    • Total Time: 35 minutes
    • Yield: 6 servings 1x
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    This recipe for Pan Fried Chicken Tenders with Fresh Corn Sauté is a summer time FAVORITE! Crispy fried chicken is served with a light and tasty corn sauté with red bell peppers, red onion and fresh herbs.


    Ingredients

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    • Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders
    • 2 tablespoons salted butter
    • 1 cup diced red bell pepper
    • ½ cup diced red onion
    • 3 cups fresh corn (cut from 3 - 4 ears of corn), or a 16 oz. bag of frozen corn
    • 2 minced garlic cloves
    • Kosher salt
    • Pepper
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
    2. Prepare the Buttermilk Chicken Tenders. Place on a large baking sheet and keep warm in the oven.
    3. To prepare the Fresh Corn Sauté, heat a large sauté pan to medium high heat and add the butter.
    4. When the butter begins to foam, add the red bell pepper and red onion with a pinch of kosher salt and pepper. Sauté the vegetables for about 2 minutes.
    5. Add the corn and garlic and sauté for an additional 2 minutes.
    6. Remove from heat and stir in the fresh parsley and basil.
    7. To serve, evenly distribute the corn sauté on a large platter. Top with the fried chicken tenders. Sprinkle with more herbs if desired.

    Notes

    • Buttermilk is my first choice for soaking and coating the chicken tenders. Its so creamy and luxurious. But you can also make your own in a pinch. An easy substitute for buttermilk is 1 tablespoon vinegar added to 1 cup whole milk. Let sit 5 minutes before using.
    • Drain the fried chicken tenders on a cooling rack so they stay crispy crunchy. Immediately sprinkle them with kosher salt too.
    • Fresh corn cut from the cob is what makes this recipe special. Stand the corn cob on its end in a large bowl. The bowl will help catch any stray kernels. Slice down to remove the kernels. When fresh corn is not in season, substitute a 16 ounce bag of frozen corn.
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 25 minutes
    • Category: entree
    • Method: pan fry and sauté
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: ⅙ of recipe
    • Calories: 487
    • Sugar: 6.6 g
    • Sodium: 1196 mg
    • Fat: 7.4 g
    • Saturated Fat: 2.8 g
    • Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
    • Trans Fat: 0 g
    • Carbohydrates: 27.4 g
    • Fiber: 3.6 g
    • Protein: 81.6 g
    • Cholesterol: 172 mg

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    1. Moop Brown

      June 28, 2021 at 2:51 am

      This recipe looks great and I particularly love the texture and flavor brought to the dish by the corn saute

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      • Amy Casey

        July 16, 2021 at 10:57 am

        Thanks Moop!

        Reply
    2. Loreto and Nicoletta

      June 27, 2021 at 3:46 pm

      Wow! Oh yeah!????This is so beautiful, lots of summer flavor, and I can't so no to some wonderfully seasoned crispy chicken tenders. Nice using the boneless, makes for less effort and more time to eat in peace! Your corn saute looks stunning and so full of fresh sweet flavors. Nice touch with the basil, one I personally use a lot!

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      • Amy Casey

        July 16, 2021 at 10:57 am

        Thank you!

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    3. Marisa F Stewart

      June 27, 2021 at 11:29 am

      We had a sack full of chicken tenders in the freezer I didn't know what to do with. When I saw your recipe I knew I'd found our dinner. It was a tribute to summer with the corn and red pepper. The family enjoyed the meal so much they volunteered to clean up. That's really something. Thank you for the recipe.

      Reply
    4. Heidy Linn

      June 27, 2021 at 8:16 am

      This recipe for Pan Fried Chicken Tenders with Fresh Corn Sauté made for a great meal that everyone enjoyed. I loved the textures and flavors and will be making this again! Have a great day!

      Reply
    5. Marie

      June 26, 2021 at 11:26 am

      Such a perfectly summery combination of flavors! My son would be all over this dish. I can't wait for corn to show up at my local markets so I can give this recipe a try!

      Reply
    6. AISilva

      June 25, 2021 at 8:57 pm

      These pan fried chicken tenders with corn saute look so good! My kids would love the chicken tenders on their own even, but they also love corn served in all manners. I can't wait to make this!

      Reply
    7. Katie Crenshaw

      June 25, 2021 at 11:11 am

      This comes out so delicious! I love the corn saute with the chicken tenders. It makes the perfect combination.

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    8. Farrukh Aziz

      June 22, 2021 at 12:46 pm

      I'm always down for chicken tenders. My kids love fried chicken, so this is perfect for them, as well as me! Thank you for this recipe!

      Reply
    9. Lauren Michael Harris

      June 22, 2021 at 8:44 am

      It's like this recipe was made for my kids who would only eat chicken tenders and nuggets if I let them and who both only like corn as a "vegetable!" But it all seriousness this is really tasty and the whole family loves it!

      Reply
    10. Bernice

      June 21, 2021 at 4:49 pm

      I really wish we were having this for dinner tonight...can I just reach in and grab some chicken? Perfectly golden chicken and a stunning salad who could want anything more?

      Reply

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