Asian Spice Chicken Tenders

Directions

  1. 1Season chicken tenders with salt, garlic powder, and white pepper, then add all-purpose flour.
  2. 2Whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, paprika, and salt for the dry coating.
  3. 3In a separate bowl, whisk together egg and whole milk for the wet coating.
  4. 4Dip seasoned chicken tenders into the egg and milk mixture, then coat thoroughly in the dry flour mixture.
  5. 5Deep fry the coated chicken tenders until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. 6In a pan, melt unsalted butter, then add finely minced garlic and sauté.
  7. 7Add soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, chili sauce, cayenne pepper, paprika, rice vinegar, and water to the pan.
  8. 8Stir in the cornstarch slurry and toasted sesame seeds to create the Asian spice sauce.
  9. 9Toss the fried chicken tenders in the Asian spice sauce until fully coated.
  10. 10Garnish with extra toasted sesame seeds and serve with homemade ranch sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken tenders
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp white pepper
  • 1 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 1 beaten large egg
  • 3 tbsp whole milk
  • 1.66 cups all purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp chili sauce (sriracha recommended)
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 100 ml water
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 120 g mayonnaise
  • 60 ml sour cream
  • 60 ml buttermilk
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • salt
  • black pepper

Equipment

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Tips

  • Adjust cayenne pepper to heat preference in the Asian spice sauce.