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DAVE’S HOT CHICKEN TENDERS

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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

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)

Instructions
 

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