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Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders

1 h 40 minServes 4Nutri-Score D€€
from @tasty32 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken tenderloins (trimmed)Meat700 g
  • buttermilk (for the brine)Dairy300 ml
  • salt (for the brine)Spices12 g
  • paprika (for the brine)Spices6 g
  • garlic powder (for the brine)Spices5 g
  • black pepper (for the brine)Spices3 g
  • plain flour (for the wet batter)Grains200 g
  • cornstarch (for the wet batter)Grains60 g
  • cold water (for the wet batter)Other250 ml
  • plain flour (for the seasoned flour)Grains200 g
  • paprika (for the seasoned flour)Spices6 g
  • garlic powder (for the seasoned flour)Spices5 g
  • salt (for the seasoned flour)Spices6 g
  • black pepper (for the seasoned flour)Spices3 g
  • frying oil (for deep frying)Pantry1 litre
  • butter (for the sauce)Dairy50 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce6 pieces
  • paprika (for the sauce)Spices3 g
  • honey (for the sauce)Pantry120 g
  • soy sauce (for the sauce)Pantry60 ml
  • hot chili flakes (for the sauce)Spices6 g
  • salt (for the sauce)Spices3 g

per serving

Nutrition

658kcal

Carbs
63 g
Proteins
40 g
Fat
28 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×3
  • Deep fryer
  • Frying pan
  • Tongs
  • Cooling rack

step by step

Method

  1. Brine the chicken

    • Mix the buttermilk with the salt, paprika, garlic powder and black pepper in a bowl.
    • Add the chicken tenderloins and coat well.
    • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
    Step 1

  2. Make the wet batter

    • Whisk the plain flour, cornstarch and cold water into a smooth batter.
    • Rest it in the fridge for 1 hour.
    Step 2

  3. Prepare the seasoned flour

    • Combine the plain flour with the paprika, garlic powder, salt and black pepper in a bowl.
    Step 3

  4. Coat the tenders

    • Drain and pat the tenderloins dry.
    • Dust them in plain flour, dip into the wet batter, then press firmly into the seasoned flour.
    Step 4

  5. Fry the chicken

    • Fry the coated tenders in hot oil until golden and cooked through.
    • Remove, rest briefly, then fry a second time for 1 to 2 min until extra crispy.
    Step 5

  6. Make the honey garlic sauce

    • Melt the butter in a pan and add the garlic.
    • Cook for 3 to 4 min, then stir in the paprika to develop the color.
    • Add the honey, soy sauce, chili flakes and salt and simmer until thick and sticky.
    Step 6

  7. Coat and serve

    • Toss the crispy tenders in the honey garlic sauce until fully coated.
    • Serve immediately.
    Step 7
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