Spicy Buttermilk Chicken Tenders With Molasses Dipping Gravy |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This recipe is amazing. Was featured on Rachael Ray's show....I love her food. Delicious and fun to make. Ingredients:
2 lbs chicken tenders |
3 cups buttermilk |
2 cups olive oil or 2 cups canola oil or 2 cups vegetable oil, as needed to shallow fry |
2 cups flour, divided |
3 tablespoons flour, divided |
2 tablespoons smoked paprika |
1 tablespoon dry mustard |
2 tablespoons chili powder |
2 tablespoons grill seasoning |
2 tablespoons poultry seasoning |
3 tablespoons butter |
2 cups chicken stock |
2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce |
1/4 cup molasses |
salt & fresh ground pepper |
Directions:
1. Place the chicken tenders in the buttermilk and marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
2. Pre-heat oven to 250ºF.
3. Place a large, high-sided skillet over medium heat with the oil (it should come about an inch up the side of the pan).
4. While the oil heats up, combine 2 cups flour and spices in a large dish. Working in batches, coat the chicken tenders in the spiced flour mixture, pressing on them lightly to make the flour stick (for a really good breading, double dip the tenders by running them through the buttermilk and flour a second time).
5. Once the oil has heated up, fry the chicken in batches until deep golden brown and cooked through, 5-6 minutes. (As you finish each batch, transfer them to a sheet pan and keep them warm in the low oven).
6. When the chicken tenders are almost ready, place a medium saucepot over medium heat and melt the butter. Sprinkle remaining 3 tablespoons flour over the butter and cook for about a minute. Whisk the chicken stock, Worcestershire and molasses into the butter-flour mixture and simmer until thickened, 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and reserve warm.
7. Serve the chicken tenders with the molasses dipping gravy and some Sweet Potato Oven Fries alongside.
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