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CopyCat Long John Silver’s Chicken Recipe

If you are a fan of Long John Silvers Chicken Planks you will want to try this recipe. I will show you how to make the batter just like the restaurant uses. It's a copycat chicken tender recipe that you will make again and again.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Long John Silvers Chicken
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Jen Lunsford

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Chicken Tenderloins
  • 3/4 cup Flour
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/4 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 3/4 cup Water

Instructions

  • Combine dry ingredients in a bowl and whisk together.
  • Add water and stir until a blended.
  • Heat oil to between 360 and 375.
  • Dip fish or chicken in batter to coat completely.
  • Deep fry for until golden brown (about 3 minutes per side).
  • Sprinkle with Salt

Notes

Use the leftover Long John Silver's Batter to make the little "crispies" they often include. Just drop little bits of batter into the oil and remove as soon as they change to a golden brown color.

Nutrition

Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 811mg | Potassium: 448mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 2mg