Mango Habanero Chicken Tenders

12m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cover chicken tenders with flour and Honey Killer Bee spice rub; allow to dry.
  2. 2In a large bowl, mix flour, starch, spice rub and baking powder.
  3. 3Transfer 1/4 of the mixture to another bowl and add cold sparkling water to make a thin batter.
  4. 4Dip chicken tenders in wet batter, then in dry mixture, then wet batter again, and finish with dry mixture.
  5. 5In a blender, combine habaneros, garlic, brown sugar, lime juice, mango pulp, and vinegar.
  6. 6Blend until smooth.
  7. 7Simmer the sauce in a pan for a few minutes.
  8. 8Set oil to 350°F and fry chicken for 5-7 minutes. Let rest, then fry for another minute to get them golden.
  9. 9Lightly salt the chicken tenders.
  10. 10Paint the sauce on the chicken tenders.

Ingredients

  • 10 chicken tenders
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Killer Bee spice rub
  • 1 cup starch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup cold sparkling water
  • 2 fresh habaneros
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 lime
  • 1 cup mango pulp
  • 1 bottle cap full vinegar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup oil

Equipment

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