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Hot ‘N Sweet Chicken Tenders

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!

Prep Time 4 hrs
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 4 hrs 30 mins
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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:
  • 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 (Seoul Food Korean Gochujang Hot Sauce)
    • For the Dredge:
  • 300 Grams Flour
  • 2 Tsp Paprika
  • 1 Tsp Cayenne
  • 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tsp Salt
    • For Frying:
  • Vegetable Oil
    • For Serving:
  • JD’s Hot Honey Original (For drizzling)
Instructions
  1. 1
    Prepare the Chicken Tenders:

    Slice two chicken breasts lengthways into 2cm wide strips.

  2. 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. 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. 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. 5
    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.
Keywords: chicken tenders, hot and sweet chicken, BBQ chicken, deep-fried chicken, spicy chicken recipe, buttermilk marinade
Read it online: https://www.smokeandsear.world/BBQ-recipes/hot-n-sweet-chicken-tenders/

Thank you for trying out this recipe! I hope it brings joy and flavour to your table. For more delicious recipes and BBQ tips, visit Smoke & Sear. Happy grilling! Cheers, Lee.