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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.

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 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.

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

the ingredients for pan fried chicken tenders with fresh corn sauté

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

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.

chef cooking tips for pan fried chicken tenders with fresh corn sauté

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.

summer dinner idea with poultry and produce

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