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
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
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, 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.
Dip each piece of chicken in the hot chili oil and coat fully.
Serve over white bread and garnish with sliced pickles!
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Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders
Equipment
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!
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Dawn Wooten says
we are big hot chicken fans and probably go out for it a couple times a month. this recipe is as good as our favorite hot chicken spot! my husband said that he was going to call them and tell them they have competition.
Itaira says
That is great! lol I am so happy you and your family love it!