Ingredients
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- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup hot sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Marinate chicken tenders in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
- Mix flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne in a bowl.
- Dredge chicken in the flour mixture, pressing to coat well.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Mix hot sauce and honey in a bowl.
- Toss fried chicken in the sauce until fully coated.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust cayenne for desired spice level.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F.
- For extra crispiness, double-dredge in flour.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tender
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg