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Honey BBQ Chicken Tenders

1 h 40 minServes 4Nutri-Score D€€
from @samisavor123 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken tenders (breasts, cut into strips)Meat450 g
  • salt (1 tsp)Spices1 piece
  • garlic powder (1 tsp)Spices1 piece
  • onion powder (1 tsp)Spices1 piece
  • msg (1 tsp, optional, or chicken bouillon)Spices1 piece
  • cumin (1 tsp)Spices1 piece
  • smoked paprika (1 tsp)Spices1 piece
  • cayenne pepper (1 tsp)Spices1 piece
  • oregano (1 tsp)Spices1 piece
  • black pepper (1 tsp)Spices1 piece
  • milk (or buttermilk)Dairy150 ml
  • pickle juicePantry100 ml
  • eggDairy1 piece
  • all-purpose flourGrains250 g
  • cornflourGrains100 g
  • baking powder (2 tsp)Pantry2 pieces
  • butter (2 tbsp)Dairy30 g
  • ketchup (1/2 cup)Pantry120 ml
  • bbq sauce (3 tbsp)Pantry45 ml
  • hot sauce (2 tbsp)Pantry30 ml
  • worcestershire sauce (1 tsp)Pantry1 piece
  • smoked paprika (1/2 tsp, for the glaze)Spices0.5 pieces
  • onion powder (1/2 tsp, for the glaze)Spices0.5 pieces
  • honey (2 tbsp)Pantry30 ml
  • water (to thin slightly)Beverages45 ml
  • mayonnaise (3 tbsp)Pantry45 ml
  • buttermilk (for the sauce)Dairy50 ml
  • parsley (1 tbsp, chopped)Produce1 piece
  • salt (1/2 tsp, for the sauce)Spices0.5 pieces
  • garlic powder (1/2 tsp, for the sauce)Spices0.5 pieces
  • black pepper (1/2 tsp, for the sauce)Spices0.5 pieces
  • frying oil (for frying)Pantry1 litre

per serving

Nutrition

733kcal

Carbs
80 g
Proteins
30 g
Fat
33 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×3
  • Whisk
  • Frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Tongs
  • Slotted spoon
  • Kitchen thermometer

step by step

Method

  1. Marinate the chicken

    • In a large bowl, combine the chicken with the salt, garlic powder, onion powder, msg, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, oregano, black pepper, milk, pickle juice and egg.
    • Mix well, cover and refrigerate.
    Step 1

  2. Prepare the coating

    • In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cornflour, baking powder and the same seasonings.
    Step 2

  3. Coat the chicken

    • Heat the oil to 170–180 °C.
    • Working one piece at a time, dredge the chicken in the dry mix.
    • Dip it back into the marinade, then coat again in the dry mix, lightly shaking off the excess.
    Step 3

  4. Fry the chicken

    • Fry in batches until golden and cooked through.
    • Remove and drain.
    • For extra crispiness, fry again for 2–3 minutes.
    Step 4

  5. Make the honey BBQ glaze

    • In a pan over medium heat, combine the butter, ketchup, bbq sauce, hot sauce, worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, onion powder, honey and water.
    • Simmer until slightly thickened and glossy.
    Step 5

  6. Finish and serve

    • Toss or brush the chicken in the glaze.
    • Mix the mayonnaise, buttermilk, parsley, salt, garlic powder and black pepper until smooth and serve on the side.
    Step 6
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