Hot ‘N Sweet Chicken Tenders

Servings: 2 Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins Difficulty: Intermediate
Deep-Fried BBQ Chicken Tenders with a Kick

Hey there, BBQ enthusiasts! Today, I’m sharing one of my all-time favourites – Hot ‘N Sweet Chicken Tenders. These bad boys are marinated in a spicy blend and then deep-fried to golden perfection. While I love frying them on the BBQ for that extra smoky flavour, you can easily use an electric fryer for a safer option. Dive into this recipe and get ready for some finger-licking goodness!

Hot ‘N Sweet Chicken Tenders

Prep Time 4 hrs Cook Time 30 mins Total Time 4 hrs 30 mins
Difficulty: Intermediate Cooking Temp: 180  C Servings: 2 Estimated Cost: £  10 Calories: Approximately 350 per serving Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

For the Marinade:

For the Dredge:

For Frying:

For Serving:

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken Tenders:

    Slice two chicken breasts lengthways into 2cm wide strips.

  2. Marinate the Chicken:
    • In a large bowl, mix cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, buttermilk, and hot sauce.
    • Add chicken strips to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated.
    • Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  3. Prepare the Dredge:
    • In a separate bowl, combine flour, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, and salt.
    • Just before frying, dredge the marinated chicken strips in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating.
  4. Frying:
    • Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or deep fryer to 180°C. Only fill the pot a third full to avoid overflow.
    • Carefully fry the chicken tenders in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry each batch until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 75°C and is golden brown.
    • Place fried tenders on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
  5. Serving:
    • Drizzle the fried chicken tenders with JD’s Hot Honey Original.
    • Serve immediately and enjoy the crispy, hot, and sweet flavour!

Equipment

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Note

  • Safety Tip: If frying on a BBQ, always have a lid nearby to smother any flames and a fire extinguisher on hand.
  • Alternative Cooking: These tenders can also be fried in an electric fryer if you prefer to avoid the risks associated with frying on a BBQ.
  • Additional Tip: For extra crunch, double dredge the tenders by dipping them back into the marinade and dredge mixture before frying again.
Keywords: chicken tenders, hot and sweet chicken, BBQ chicken, deep-fried chicken, spicy chicken recipe, buttermilk marinade

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