Honey BBQ Tenders

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Season the chicken tenders generously with flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  2. 2Season the chicken tenders generously with flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  3. 3Season the chicken tenders generously with flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  4. 4Mix the seasoned tenders and allow them to dry out.
  5. 5Mix the seasoned tenders and allow them to dry out.
  6. 6Mix the seasoned tenders and allow them to dry out.
  7. 7For the batter, add cornstarch, baking powder, and the same seasonings used for the tenders to the flour.
  8. 8For the batter, add cornstarch, baking powder, and the same seasonings used for the tenders to the flour.
  9. 9For the batter, add cornstarch, baking powder, and the same seasonings used for the tenders to the flour.
  10. 10Transfer 1/3 of the flour mixture into another bowl.
  11. 11Transfer 1/3 of the flour mixture into another bowl.
  12. 12Transfer 1/3 of the flour mixture into another bowl.
  13. 13Add club soda or sparkling water to the transferred flour mixture until it resembles a thin pancake batter.
  14. 14Add club soda or sparkling water to the transferred flour mixture until it resembles a thin pancake batter.
  15. 15Add club soda or sparkling water to the transferred flour mixture until it resembles a thin pancake batter.
  16. 16Dip a dry tender into the wet batter, then into the dry mixture, then back into the wet batter, and finally into the dry mixture.
  17. 17Dip a dry tender into the wet batter, then into the dry mixture, then back into the wet batter, and finally into the dry mixture.
  18. 18Dip a dry tender into the wet batter, then into the dry mixture, then back into the wet batter, and finally into the dry mixture.
  19. 19To make the honey barbecue sauce, combine ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and honey.
  20. 20To make the honey barbecue sauce, combine ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and honey.
  21. 21To make the honey barbecue sauce, combine ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and honey.
  22. 22Add nubs of cold butter to the honey barbecue sauce to make it smooth.
  23. 23Add nubs of cold butter to the honey barbecue sauce to make it smooth.
  24. 24Add nubs of cold butter to the honey barbecue sauce to make it smooth.
  25. 25Drop the breaded tenders into oil preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  26. 26Drop the breaded tenders into oil preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  27. 27Drop the breaded tenders into oil preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  28. 28Fry for 5-6 minutes, then allow them to rest.
  29. 29Fry for 5-6 minutes, then allow them to rest.
  30. 30Fry for 5-6 minutes, then allow them to rest.
  31. 31Fry for an additional 1 minute until golden.
  32. 32Fry for an additional 1 minute until golden.
  33. 33Fry for an additional 1 minute until golden.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken tenders
  • 2 lbs chicken tenders
  • 2 lbs chicken tenders
  • 0.25 cup flour
  • 0.25 cup flour
  • 0.25 cup flour
  • to taste salt
  • to taste salt
  • to taste salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 3 cups flour
  • 3 cups flour
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1.5 cup cornstarch
  • 1.5 cup cornstarch
  • 1.5 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 12 oz sparkling water or club soda
  • 12 oz sparkling water or club soda
  • 12 oz sparkling water or club soda
  • 0.5 cup ketchup
  • 0.5 cup ketchup
  • 0.5 cup ketchup
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Tbsp hot sauce of choice
  • 2 Tbsp hot sauce of choice
  • 2 Tbsp hot sauce of choice
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 3 Tbsp cold butter, cut into small cubes
  • 3 Tbsp cold butter, cut into small cubes
  • 3 Tbsp cold butter, cut into small cubes

Tips

  • Always remember the order for breading: wet, dry, wet, dry.
  • For the honey barbecue sauce, use nubs of cold butter to make it nice and smooth.