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Super Crispy Honey BBQ Fried Chicken Tenders

Super Crispy Honey BBQ Fried Chicken Tenders
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Indulge in the mouthwatering delight of Super Crispy Honey BBQ Fried Chicken Tenders, a dish that promises to tantalize your taste buds with its flavorful crunch. Perfect for game days, family gatherings, or a quick weeknight meal, these tender chicken strips are marinated to perfection and coated in a crispy blend that will have everyone asking for seconds. Drenched in a sweet and tangy honey BBQ sauce, they make for an irresistible snack or the highlight of your dinner table. With easy preparation steps and simple ingredients, you’ll be able to whip up this crowd-pleaser in no time.

Ingredients

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  • 10 chicken tenders
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup pickle juice
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup potato starch
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt and pepper
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken by removing the tendon from each tender.
  2. Marinate the chicken in a mixture of buttermilk, pickle juice, and hot sauce for at least one hour.
  3. In another bowl, combine flour, potato starch, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Coat each marinated chicken tender in the flour mixture thoroughly.
  5. Heat oil in a deep frying pan to 350°F (175°C) and fry the tenders until golden brown (approximately 7 minutes).
  6. For the sauce, heat melted butter with BBQ sauce, honey, and hot sauce until boiling.
  7. Drain fried tenders on paper towels and then coat them with the honey BBQ sauce before serving.

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