Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders with Buldak Ramen Chicken Marinade (Wet Batter) 3 cups buttermilk ¼ cup pickle juice 3 Tbsp hot sauce 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp chili powder ½ tsp cayenne or smoked paprika 2 lbs chicken breast tenders Dry Breading 2 cups all-purpose flour ¼ cup cornstarch 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp chili powder ½ tsp smoked paprika Parmesan Garlic Sauce 4 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp minced garlic ¼ tsp dried thyme Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (to finish) 1. Marinate the Chicken In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, pickle juice, hot sauce, and spices. Add chicken tenders and let sit for a few minutes (or longer for more flavor). 2. Prepare the Breading In another bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and spices. 3. Heat Oil Preheat frying oil to 350°F (175°C). 4. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and thyme, sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant (do not brown). Remove from heat and set aside. 5. Bread the Chicken Remove tenders from marinade, letting excess drip off. Coat in flour mixture, pressing the breading firmly onto the chicken. 6. Fry Fry in batches for 5–6 minutes until light golden and crispy. Remove to a wire rack. For extra crispiness, fry again for 1 more minute. 7. Finish Toss hot tenders in garlic butter sauce and top generously with freshly grated Parmesan. Make Buldak ramen according to package instructions. Stir in: A splash of heavy cream and Mozzarella cheese Plate the Garlic Parmesan Tenders alongside the creamy Buldak ramen. Finish with freshly chopped scallions on top and enjoy! ♥️ - @saral3in_