Cracker Barrel Fried Chicken Tenderloins

This is a copycat recipe of Cracker Barrel's Fried Chicken Tenderloins (Chicken Tenderloin Dinner - Your choice of six chicken tenderloins either marinated and grilled or crispy breaded and deep fried).

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups buttermilk
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 3  teaspoons  creole seasoning, divided
• 1 1⁄2 lbs  boneless  chicken tenders
• 2  cups all-purpose flour
• 3  cups shortening or 3  cups canola oil

Directions

1. In a large food storage bag, combine buttermilk, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning. Add chicken; seal and refrigerate for about 2 hours.
2. Combine flour and remaining 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning in a food storage bag. Add the chicken and toss to coat thoroughly.
3. Heat oil in a deep heavy skillet to about 350 degrees F. Fry several chicken pieces at a time. Fry, turning several times with tongs, until deep golden brown, about 6 to 8 minutes for each batch.
4. To make it just like the restaurant, serve 6 chicken tenderloins and any three Country Vegetables plus buttermilk biscuits or corn muffins.