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Crispy Chicken Tenders with Smoky Jalapeño Potatoes & Fresh Garden Salad

Golden buttermilk-marinated chicken tenders, crispy potatoes tossed in Smoky Jalapeño Aioli and a fresh salad with Garlic Parm Caesar — a restaurant-worthy weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

For the Crispy Chicken Tenders

  • 2 pounds chicken tenders
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons TRUFF Smoky Jalapeño Aioli & Dipping Sauce
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Chicken Coating

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

For Frying

  • Vegetable oil

For Serving

  • TRUFF Classic Truffle Aioli & Dipping Sauce

For the Smoky Jalapeño Potatoes

  • 2 pounds baby Yukon Gold potatoes halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

To Finish the Potatoes

  • ¼ cup TRUFF Smoky Jalapeño Aioli & Dipping Sauce
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

For the Garlic Parm Caesar Salad

  • 1 head romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber sliced
  • ¼ red onion thinly sliced

Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons TRUFF Garlic Parm Caesar Aioli & Dipping Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 –2 tablespoons water as needed
  • Pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, TRUFF Smoky Jalapeño Aioli, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken tenders and toss until fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place the halved potatoes on a large baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Toss to coat and arrange cut-side down.
  • Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until deeply golden and crisp on the edges. Transfer to a serving bowl and immediately toss with the TRUFF Smoky Jalapeño Aioli, Parmesan, and parsley.
  • In a shallow dish, combine the flour, cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper.
  • Heat 2–3 inches of vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and dredge each piece in the flour mixture. For extra-crispy tenders, dip back into the marinade and dredge a second time.
  • Fry the chicken in batches for 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a wire rack and lightly season with salt while still hot.
  • In a large serving bowl, combine the romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Whisk together the TRUFF Garlic Parm Caesar Aioli, olive oil, lemon juice, water, salt, and pepper until smooth. Drizzle over the salad and toss just before serving.
  • Arrange the tenders on a platter alongside the potatoes and salad. Serve the chicken with TRUFF Classic Truffle Aioli for dipping.

Notes

Put all three TRUFF sauces on the table so everyone can mix and match.