Honey BBQ Chicken Strips (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 lbs chicken tenders or boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp pepper
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vegetable oil for frying
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4 cups buttermilk, divided
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1 tbsp hot sauce
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2 cups flour
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp paprika
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1 cup barbecue sauce
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1/4 cup honey
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1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (optional)
# Instructions:
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Season chicken strips with salt and pepper and marinate in 2 cups buttermilk for at least 2 hours.
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Bring oil to 350-360°F in a large frying pan, about 1 inch deep.
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Combine flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a shallow bowl and stir to combine.
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In a separate bowl, combine 2 cups of buttermilk and hot sauce, set aside.
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Combine barbecue sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar in a shallow bowl, set aside.
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Remove the chicken strips from the buttermilk and shake off the excess. Dip the chicken strips in the flour mixture, then in the buttermilk and hot sauce mixture, and then back in the flour mixture. Shake off excess flour.
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Gently place the coated chicken strips into the hot oil and fry, turning over when golden brown. Drain on paper towels or a rack.
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Repeat frying until all chicken is done. The chicken doesn’t need to be fully cooked through as it will finish cooking in the oven.
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Gently dip the fried chicken strips into the barbecue sauce and honey mixture or use a brush to coat the strips. Shake off the excess.
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Place the glazed chicken strips on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through. Baking time may vary based on the size of the chicken strips.
# Notes:
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For a spicier flavor, add some hot sauce or sriracha to the honey-BBQ glaze.