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    Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders

    Published: Sep 3, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Nashville hot chicken tenders are crispy fried chicken strips that are then dipped in a spicy oil and topped with slices of pickle. I am a lover of spicy food and spicy chicken strips are great to make for your family and friends that are too. These are the real deal and you can adjust the heat level of the spicy chicken tenders based on your preference. This is a great recipe for lunch, dinner, or even a late night snack. This is way better than the KFC recipe so do yourself a favor and make this hot chicken recipe soon!

    Nashville Hot Chicken Strips Ingredients

    overhead shot of hot chicken tenders ingredients

    Chicken- You can use chicken tenderloins which are cut into strips already or cut chicken breasts into strips.

    Seasonings- To bring the flavor there will cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.

    Buttermilk- This is part of the wet mix and has the ability to tenderize making a juicy piece of chicken.

    Oil- You want to use a goof frying oil like vegetable oil, canola oil or peanut oil.

    Let's Make Some Hot Nashville Chicken Tenders

    dry mix ingredients in a black bowl unmixed

    Start by making the dry coating. Take all purpose flour, cornstarch, and seasonings and combine. Set flour mixture to the side.

    wet mix ingredients in a black bowl unmixed

    To create the wet mixture combine buttermilk, egg, pickle juice and hot sauce. Mix well and set aside.

    chicken tenders coated in wet and dry mix on a sheet of wax paper

    To bread the chicken pieces dip in the flour mixture, then buttermilk mixture, then back into the flour mixture. Be sure to shake off excess in each step.

    chicken tenders frying in a skillet of hot oil

    In a large skillet or cast iron skillet, heat vegetable oil to between 350°-375° over medium heat. Fry chicken in a single layer for about 8 minutes flipping to cook all sides until golden brown. Drain excess oil on paper towels. Fry in batches to be sure not to overcrowd the frying pan.

    overhead shot of spicy oil ingredients in a small pot

    To create the spicy oil, combine seasonings along with brown sugar to a large bowl that is heat safe or a small pot. Carefully pour in 3/4 cup of the hot oil used to fry the chicken fingers. Mix to combine all the ingredients.

    chicken tender coated in spicy oil in pot

    Dip each piece of chicken in the hot chili oil and coat fully.

    close up of hot chicken tenders with pickle chips on a blue plate

    Serve over white bread and garnish with sliced pickles!

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    Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders

    Nashville hot chicken tenders are crispy fried chicken strips that are then dipped in a spicy oil and topped with slices of pickle.
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    Course: Appetizer, Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 25 minutes
    Cook Time: 16 minutes
    Total Time: 41 minutes
    Servings: 2

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    Ingredients

    Chicken Tenders

    • 1 lb chicken tenderloins
    • 1 cup buttermilk
    • 1/4 cup pickle juice
    • 2 tbsp hot sauce
    • 1 egg
    • 1 cup flour
    • 1/4 cup cornstarch
    • 2 tsp garlic powder
    • 2 tsp cayenne pepper
    • 2 tsp chili powder
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1 tsp pepper
    • oil for frying

    Spicy Oil

    • 2 tbsp cayenne pepper
    • 1 tbsp garlic powder
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1 tbsp chili powder
    • 1 tbsp brown sugar
    • 3/4 cup frying oil

    Instructions

    • Start by making the dry coating. Take all purpose flour, cornstarch, and seasonings and combine. Set flour mixture to the side.
    • To create the wet mixture combine buttermilk, egg, pickle juice and hot sauce. Mix well and set aside.
    • To bread the chicken pieces dip in the flour mixture, then buttermilk mixture, then back into the flour mixture. Be sure to shake off excess in each step.
    • In a large skillet or cast iron skillet, heat vegetable oil to between 350°-375° over medium heat. Fry chicken in a single layer for about 8 minutes flipping to cook all sides until golden brown. Drain excess oil on paper towels. Fry in batches to be sure not to overcrowd the frying pan.
    • To create the spicy oil seasonings along with brown sugar to a large bowl that is heat safe or a small pot. Carefully pour in 3/4 cup of the hot oil used to fry the chicken fingers. Mix to combine all the ingredients. Dip each piece of chicken in the hot chili oil and coat fully.
    • Serve over white bread and garnish with sliced pickles!

    Video

    Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders
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