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Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders

4 h 30 minServes 4Nutri-Score D€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken breasts (cut into tenders)Meat300 g
  • cayenne (for the marinade)Spices5 g
  • garlic powder (for the marinade)Spices4.5 g
  • onion powder (for the marinade)Spices1.5 g
  • Cajun spice (for the marinade)Spices5 g
  • oregano (for the marinade)Spices5 g
  • salt (for the marinade)Spices6 g
  • pepper (for the marinade)Spices2.5 g
  • buttermilkDairy300 ml
  • hot sauce (your favourite)Pantry60 ml
  • flour (for the coating)Grains240 g
  • paprika (for the coating)Spices5 g
  • cayenne (for the coating)Spices5 g
  • garlic powder (for the coating)Spices5 g
  • salt (for the coating)Spices6 g
  • oil (for frying)Pantry1 litre

per serving

Nutrition

403kcal

Carbs
48 g
Proteins
20 g
Fat
15 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Frying pan
  • Tongs

step by step

Method

  1. Marinate the chicken

    • In a bowl, mix the cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, Cajun spice, oregano, salt and pepper.
    • Add the buttermilk and hot sauce, then stir in the chicken tenders until fully coated.
    • Cover and chill in the fridge.
    Step 1
  2. Prepare the flour coating

    • In a second bowl, combine the flour, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder and salt.
    Step 2
  3. Coat the chicken

    • Take the chicken tenders out of the marinade and press them into the flour mix, turning until thoroughly coated.
    Step 3
  4. Fry the tenders

    • Heat the oil over medium heat.
    • Fry the coated tenders until golden and cooked through, turning as needed.
    • Drain on a rack or paper towels and serve hot.
    Step 4