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Hot Honey Chicken Tenders with Ranch Sauce
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Hot Honey Chicken Tenders with Ranch Sauce

45 minServes 4Nutri-Score D€€
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Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken tenders (trimmed)Meat600 g
  • flourPantry150 g
  • cornstarchPantry50 g
  • paprikaSpices5 g
  • garlic powderSpices4 g
  • onion powderSpices4 g
  • cayenne pepperSpices2 g
  • saltSpices6 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g
  • eggs (beaten)Dairy2 pieces
  • buttermilkDairy120 ml
  • honeyPantry80 g
  • chili flakesSpices3 g
  • mayonnaisePantry120 g
  • sour creamDairy60 g
  • dill (chopped)Produce5 g
  • chives (chopped)Produce5 g
  • lemon juiceProduce15 ml
  • vegetable oil (for frying)Pantry1 litre

per serving

Nutrition

714kcal

Carbs
44 g
Proteins
36 g
Fat
44 g
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Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×3
  • Frying pan
  • Tongs
  • Cooling rack
  • Saucepan

step by step

Method

  1. Make the ranch sauce

    • Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, dill and chives in a bowl.
    • Season with salt and pepper and mix well.
    • Chill in the fridge until serving.
    Step 1
  2. Make the hot honey

    • Warm the honey gently in a saucepan.
    • Stir in the chili flakes and a pinch of salt, then set aside.
    Step 2
  3. Prepare the breading

    • Mix the flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt and pepper in a bowl.
    • Whisk the eggs with the buttermilk in a second bowl.
    Step 3
  4. Coat the chicken

    • Dip each chicken tender in the egg mixture.
    • Dredge in the seasoned flour, pressing so it sticks, then repeat for a double coating.
    Step 4
  5. Fry the tenders

    • Heat the oil to 175 °C.
    • Fry the tenders in batches until golden and cooked through.
    • Drain on a cooling rack.
    Step 5
  6. Finish and serve

    • Drizzle the hot honey over the fried tenders.
    • Serve immediately with the ranch sauce.
    Step 6