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Hot Honey Chicken Tenders with Buttermilk Ranch
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Hot Honey Chicken Tenders with Buttermilk Ranch

2 h 45 minServes 6Nutri-Score D€€
from @recipeincaption11 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • chicken breast (sliced into 1-inch thick strips)Meat900 g
  • buttermilk (for the marinade)Dairy480 ml
  • pickle juicePantry80 ml
  • garlic powder (for the chicken marinade)Spices5 g
  • paprika (for the chicken marinade)Spices2 g
  • cayenne pepper (for the chicken marinade)Spices2 g
  • onion powder (for the chicken marinade)Spices2 g
  • salt (for the chicken marinade)Spices6 g
  • black pepper (for the chicken marinade)Spices2 g
  • neutral oil (for frying)Pantry1 litre
  • all-purpose flourGrains240 g
  • cornstarchPantry60 g
  • baking powderPantry4 g
  • garlic powder (for the flour mixture)Spices6 g
  • paprika (for the flour mixture)Spices4 g
  • salt (for the flour mixture)Spices12 g
  • black pepper (for the flour mixture)Spices4 g
  • butterDairy55 g
  • hot saucePantry45 ml
  • honeyPantry80 ml
  • mayonnaisePantry120 g
  • sour creamDairy120 g
  • buttermilk (cold, for the ranch)Dairy120 ml
  • red wine vinegarPantry5 ml
  • dried parsleySpices1 g
  • fresh dill (chopped)Produce3 g
  • garlic powder (for the ranch)Spices1 g
  • onion powder (for the ranch)Spices1 g
  • fine sea salt (for the ranch)Spices3 g
  • black pepper (for the ranch)Spices1 g
  • fresh chives (chopped, optional)Produce3 g

per serving

Nutrition

715kcal

Carbs
50 g
Proteins
35 g
Fat
42 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×3
  • Stockpot
  • Kitchen thermometer
  • Cooling rack
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Tongs

step by step

Method

  1. Marinate the chicken

    • Slice the chicken breasts into strips about 1 inch thick.
    • Add to a mixing bowl with the buttermilk, pickle juice and chicken seasonings, then mix together.
    • Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for extra tender chicken.
    Step 1

  2. Make the flour mixture

    • In a bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder and flour mixture seasonings.
    • Mix well.
    Step 2

  3. Heat the frying oil

    • Add neutral oil to a large pot until it is about 2–3 inches deep.
    • Heat the oil to 175 °C and keep it around this temperature at all times.
    Step 3

  4. Coat the chicken

    • Drizzle a little buttermilk marinade into the flour mixture and stir to create flaky bits.
    • Shake excess marinade off the chicken and coat each piece in the flour mixture.
    • Shake off extra flour and place into the oil.
    Step 4

  5. Fry the tenders

    • Don't touch them for the first 1–2 min.
    • Fry for 7–8 min, or until golden brown and cooked through.
    • Transfer to a wire rack.
    Step 5

  6. Make the hot honey sauce

    • Melt the butter over medium-low heat.
    • Add the honey and hot sauce and whisk until smooth.
    Step 6

  7. Make the buttermilk ranch

    • Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, cold buttermilk, red wine vinegar, dried parsley, fresh dill, spices and chives in a bowl.
    Step 7

  8. Finish and serve

    • Toss or brush the tenders with the hot honey sauce.
    • Serve with the buttermilk ranch.
    Step 8
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