Do you want to take your taste buds on a journey to the heart of Tennessee? Look no further than Nashville hot chicken tenders! This spicy and savory Southern staple is a must-try for comfort food lovers. In this article, we’ll go over the steps to make your very own Nashville hot chicken tenders at home.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound chicken breast, cut into tenders
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Oil for frying
• 1/4 cup Nashville hot sauce (store-bought or homemade, recipe below)
• Pickles, for serving
• Buttery buns for serving
• Coleslaw, for serving

Instructions For Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders:

1. Marinate the chicken tenders in buttermilk for at least thirty minutes or up to 24 hours for maximum flavor.
2. Mix the flour, poultry seasoning, salt, paprika, black and cayenne pepper, and garlic powder in a shallow dish.
3. Heat oil in a Dutch oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or in a deep skillet
4. Coat all chicken tenders evenly in the flour mixture and remove any excess by shaking them.
5. Fry the chicken tenders in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per batch.
6. While the chicken tenders are frying, mix together the Nashville hot sauce and a few tablespoons of the frying oil to thin it out.
7. Once the chicken tenders are done frying, toss them in the Nashville hot sauce mixture.
8. Serve the Nashville hot chicken tenders with pickles, buttery buns, and coleslaw for the ultimate Southern feast.

Tips:

• Add a half cup of cornmeal to the flour mixture for a crispier coating.
• To make your own Nashville hot sauce, mix together 1/4 cup cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 cup vegetable oil. Take a small saucepan, heat the oil in it until just warm, then pour over the spice mixture and whisk until combined.
• Adjust the cayenne pepper amount to your preferred level of spiciness.
• To keep the chicken tenders warm while frying in batches, place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet in a 200-degree oven.

You can also check chicken Shashlik recipe

Conclusion:

Making Nashville hot chicken tenders at home is a delicious way to bring a taste of the South to your kitchen. These chicken tenders will surely become a new favorite with the perfect combination of spices, a crispy coating, and a tangy hot sauce. So gather your ingredients, turn up the heat, and get ready for a flavor-packed meal that’s perfect for any occasion.