Name: Hot ‘N Sweet Chicken Tenders
Prep time: 4 h
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 4 h 30 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 Chicken Breasts; 1 Tsp Cayenne; 1.5 Tsp Garlic Powder; 0.5 Tsp Onion Powder; 1 Tsp Paprika; 1 Tsp Oregano; 1 Tsp Salt; 0.5 Tsp Black Pepper; 300 Ml Buttermilk; 75 Ml Hot Sauce; 300 Grams Flour; 2 Tsp Paprika; 1 Tsp Cayenne; 1 Tsp Garlic Powder; 1 Tsp Salt; Vegetable Oil; JD’s Hot Honey Original

Hot ‘N Sweet Chicken Tenders

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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

Author: Lee - Smoke & Sear Cooking Method: Deep Frying Cuisine: American BBQ Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks Recipe Keys:

Hot 'n Spicy

Smoke & Sear Fav.

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken Tenders:

Slice two chicken breasts lengthways into 2cm wide strips.
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.
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.
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.
Serving:
- Drizzle the fried chicken tenders with JD’s Hot Honey Original.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the crispy, hot, and sweet flavour!

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.

Hot ‘N Sweet Chicken Tenders