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Golden brown fried chicken tenders coated in a red spicy oil glaze on a white plate.
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Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 650kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken tenders
  • 2 cups buttermil k
  • 1/2 cup buffalo -style hot sauce
  • 2 cups all -purpose flour
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
  • 3 tbsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

Instructions

  • Whisk together buttermilk and hot sauce in a bowl and marinate chicken tenders for 30 minutes.
  • In a separate shallow dish, combine all-purpose flour and salt.
  • Dredge each tender in flour, dip back into the buttermilk marinade, and dredge in flour a second time to ensure a heavy coating.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Fry chicken tenders in batches for 4 to 5 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Whisk together cayenne pepper, brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika in a heat-safe bowl.
  • Carefully ladle 1/2 cup of the hot frying oil into the spice mixture and whisk until well combined.
  • Brush the spicy oil glaze immediately over the fried tenders while they are still hot.