Spicy Maple BBQ Chicken Tenders

20m
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Slice each chicken breast into three strips.
  2. 2In a bowl, whisk together two large eggs and two tablespoons of pickle juice.
  3. 3In a separate bowl, mix together two cups of flour, two tablespoons of smoked paprika, one tablespoon of garlic powder, half a tablespoon of onion powder, half a tablespoon of cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt.
  4. 4In another bowl, place two cups of breadcrumbs.
  5. 5Dredge each chicken strip in the flour mixture, then dip in the egg mixture, and finally coat with breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere.
  6. 6Air fry the chicken strips at 400 for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  7. 7In a frying pan, combine half a cup of maple syrup, a quarter cup of barbecue sauce, sriracha, and chili flakes to taste. Simmer over medium-low heat until combined.
  8. 8Once the chicken is cooked, toss it in the maple barbecue sauce.
  9. 9Garnish with parsley flakes (optional).

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breast
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp pickle juice
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 cups bread crumbs
  • 2 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tbsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tbsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch parsley flakes
  • 0.5 cup maple syrup
  • 0.25 cup bbq sauce
  • 1 sriracha
  • 1 chili flakes

Equipment

Air FryerKnifeMixing BowlsWhiskFrying Pan