Honey Butter Chicken Tenders

45m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1In a bowl, mix chicken tenders with buttermilk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Let marinate for at least 1 hour.
  2. 2Place flour in a bowl for the first dry mix.
  3. 3In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, egg, and cold sparkling water to make the wet batter.
  4. 4In another bowl, combine flour, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and oregano for the second dry mix.
  5. 5Dredge each piece of chicken in the first dry mix, dip in the wet batter, and finally coat in the second dry mix.
  6. 6Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and crispy. Drain on a wire rack.
  7. 7In a pan, combine soy sauce, honey, ginger, and water. Bring to a boil, then add butter and stir until thickened.
  8. 8Coat the fried chicken in the sauce, plate, and garnish with sesame seeds and scallions.

Ingredients

  • 24 oz chicken tenderloins or chicken breasts, cut into tenders
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 cup flour
  • 0.5 cup flour
  • 1 egg
  • 0.5 cup cold sparkling water
  • 0.5 cup flour
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp oregano
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 0 sesame seeds
  • 0 scallions

Equipment

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