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Copycat Raising Cane's Chicken & Sauce with Your Pressure Cooker taken with iphone 15 pro max --iw 2 --ar 4:5 --v 6.0 --raw

Copycat Raising Cane's Chicken & Sauce with Your Pressure Cooker

This crispy copycat chicken tender recipe paired with creamy, zesty sauce delivers drive-thru flavor straight from your own kitchen using smart pressure cooker techniques.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl Large
  • 1 Skillet or Dutch oven For frying

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 5 tsp kosher salt divided
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 lb chicken tenders
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour about 300 grams
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder for sauce
  • 3/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper for sauce
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt for sauce
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder for sauce
  • crinkle fries optional, for serving

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Whisk egg with buttermilk, 2 teaspoons salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
  • Add chicken tenders to marinade, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • In a separate bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and remaining salt.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and dredge in flour mixture, pressing to adhere. Set aside.
  • Heat 2 inches of oil in a skillet or Dutch oven to 350°F.
  • Fry chicken in batches for 6–8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Drain on paper towels and rest a few minutes before serving.
  • Mix sauce ingredients and serve with hot chicken tenders and fries.

Notes

Serve immediately with sauce and fries. Store leftovers in airtight container, reheat for crispy results, and keep the sauce separate for best flavor.