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Nashville Hot Honey Chicken Tenders

2 h 30 minServes 4Nutri-Score D€€
from @withfatih_1 import0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken tenders (poked with a fork)Meat700 g
  • milk or buttermilk (for marinating)Dairy480 ml
  • cornstarchPantry120 g
  • flourGrains180 g
  • baking powderPantry4 g
  • saltSpices6 g
  • garlic powderSpices8 g
  • black pepperSpices2 g
  • paprikaSpices6 g
  • chili flakesSpices3 g
  • sparkling water (cold)Beverages200 ml
  • eggDairy1 piece
  • butterDairy50 g
  • honeyPantry120 ml
  • lemon juice (juice of half a lemon)Produce15 ml
  • salt (for the sauce)Spices6 g
  • garlic powder (for the sauce)Spices3 g
  • black pepper (for the sauce)Spices2 g
  • paprika (for the sauce)Spices3 g
  • chili flakes (for the sauce)Spices3 g
  • sriracha or hot saucePantry50 ml
  • fresh chili pepper (chopped)Produce1 piece
  • mayonnaisePantry90 ml
  • milk (for the ranch)Dairy30 ml
  • sour cream or heavy creamDairy45 ml
  • lemon juice (for the ranch)Produce7.5 ml
  • pickle juicePantry7.5 ml
  • chives (finely chopped)Produce5 g
  • dill (finely chopped)Produce5 g
  • parsley (finely chopped)Produce5 g
  • garlic powder (for the ranch)Spices2 g
  • salt (to taste)Spices2 g
  • black pepper (to taste)Spices1 g
  • frying oil (for deep frying)Pantry1 litre

per serving

Nutrition

819kcal

Carbs
65 g
Proteins
41 g
Fat
44 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Deep fryer
  • Mixing bowl ×3
  • Saucepan
  • Kitchen thermometer
  • Tongs

step by step

Method

  1. Marinate the chicken

    • Poke holes in the chicken with a fork.
    • Place the chicken in the milk or buttermilk and let it rest in the fridge.
    Step 1

  2. Prepare the dry and wet mixes

    • Combine the cornstarch, flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, paprika and chili flakes for the dry mix.
    • Take half of the dry mix and whisk it with the sparkling water and the egg to make the wet mix.
    Step 2

  3. Coat the chicken

    • Lightly flour the chicken in the dry mix.
    • Coat each piece wet, then dry, then wet, then dry again.
    Step 3

  4. Fry the tenders

    • Heat the oil to 175-185 °C.
    • Fry the coated chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
    • Drain on a rack.
    Step 4

  5. Make the hot honey sauce

    • Mix the butter, honey, lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, paprika, chili flakes, sriracha and chopped chili in a saucepan.
    • Warm gently until the butter melts and everything is combined.
    Step 5

  6. Make the ranch sauce

    • Whisk the mayonnaise, milk, sour cream, lemon juice, pickle juice, chives, dill, parsley and garlic powder.
    • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    Step 6

  7. Toss and serve

    • Toss the fried chicken in the warm hot honey sauce until fully coated.
    • Serve hot with the ranch on the side.
    Step 7
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