Honey Butter Chicken Tenders

45m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Marinate chicken tenders in buttermilk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika for at least an hour.
  2. 2Prepare the first dry mix by placing flour in a bowl.
  3. 3Make the wet batter by whisking together flour, egg, and cold sparkling water.
  4. 4Combine flour, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and oregano for the second dry mix.
  5. 5Dredge chicken in the first dry mix, then the wet batter, and finally the second dry mix.
  6. 6Heat oil to 350°F and fry chicken until golden brown. Drain on a wire rack.
  7. 7Combine soy sauce, honey, ginger, and water in a pan. Bring to a boil, add butter, and stir until thickened.
  8. 8Toss the fried chicken with the sauce.
  9. 9Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions (optional).

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

bowlswhiskfrying panwire racktongs