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Nashville Hot Chicken
Faiza Shabir

Fiery Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders

These Fiery Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders are crispy, juicy, and packed with bold, spicy flavor that brings serious heat. Coated in a crunchy crust and brushed with a signature hot oil glaze, they’re the perfect balance of spicy, smoky, and slightly sweet. Ideal for spice lovers, these tenders deliver restaurant-style heat right at home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g chicken tenders
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Oil for frying
  • 3 tbsp hot oil from frying
  • 1 tbsp cayenne pepper for sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix buttermilk and egg, then add chicken to marinate.
  2. In another bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, and spices.
  3. Coat chicken tenders in flour mixture.
  4. Heat oil and fry tenders until golden and crispy.
  5. In a small bowl, mix hot oil, cayenne, brown sugar, and chili powder.
  6. Brush or toss fried chicken in the spicy oil mixture.
  7. Serve hot with pickles or bread.

Notes

  • Adjust cayenne for desired heat level.
  • Fry in batches for even cooking.
  • Use fresh oil for the best crispiness.
  • Serve immediately for maximum crunch.

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