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DAVE’S HOT CHICKEN TENDERS

Dave’s Hot Chicken is a name that dominates social media. Theirsignature hot chicken tenders, paired with perfectly crispy zigzagfries, have taken the internet by storm, becoming a must-try forspice lovers everywhere!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
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Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:
  • 4 boneless chicken tenders
  • 1 cup of buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp of salt
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 egg
  • Vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Spicy Coating:
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce
  • 1 tbsp melted butter
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust for heat preference)

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix buttermilk and egg.
  2. Add chicken tenders and let them marinate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for extra juiciness).
  3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, and black pepper.
  4. Dredge marinated chicken into the flour mixture until fully coated.
  5. Heat oil in a deep fryer to 175°C (350°F) and fry the tenders for 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy.
  6. Drain on paper towels.
  7. Mix hot sauce, melted butter, and cayenne.
  8. Brush or toss the fried chicken in the sauce.
  9. Pair your hot chicken tenders with zigzag fries and a side of creamy sauce for the full Dave’s Hot Chicken experience.

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