Honey BBQ Chicken Strips (Print Version)
Crispy chicken strips marinated in buttermilk and finished with sweet honey barbecue glaze.
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken Strips
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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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4 cups buttermilk, divided
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1 tbsp hot sauce
→ Coating
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2 cups flour
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp pepper
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp paprika
→ Honey BBQ Glaze
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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)
→ Other
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Vegetable oil for frying
# Steps:
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Season chicken strips with salt and pepper and marinate in 2 cups of buttermilk for at least 2 hours.
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Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large frying pan to 175-180°C (350-360°F).
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Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
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Combine flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a shallow bowl. Mix to combine. In a separate bowl, combine 2 cups of buttermilk and hot sauce.
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Combine barbecue sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar in a shallow bowl. Mix well and set aside.
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Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess liquid. Dredge in the flour mixture, then dip in the buttermilk mixture, then back in the flour mixture. Shake off any excess flour.
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Carefully place coated chicken strips in the hot oil and fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels or a wire rack.
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Gently dip the fried chicken strips into the prepared honey BBQ glaze. Shake off any excess glaze.
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Arrange the glazed chicken strips on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until fully cooked. Adjust baking time based on chicken strip size.
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For extra heat, add hot sauce or sriracha to the honey BBQ glaze before coating.
# Helpful Notes:
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Let the chicken marinate for at least 2 hours for optimal tenderness and flavor.