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Mirha Pretty

Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders Recipe

These Nashville hot chicken tenders are crispy, juicy, and packed with bold spicy flavor. Each tender gets fried until golden and then brushed with a fiery Nashville-style hot oil sauce. It’s the perfect combination of crunchy, spicy, and addictive comfort food.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken tenders
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Oil for frying
  • 3 tbsp hot frying oil
  • 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • ½ tsp chili powder

Method
 

  1. In a bowl whisk buttermilk and egg together.
  2. In another bowl mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Dip chicken tenders into the buttermilk mixture.
  4. Coat each tender in the seasoned flour mixture.
  5. Heat oil in a skillet or deep fryer to about 350°F (175°C).
  6. Fry chicken tenders for 5–7 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
  7. In a small bowl mix hot frying oil, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, and chili powder.
  8. Brush the spicy oil mixture over the fried chicken tenders.
  9. Serve hot with pickles or bread.

Notes

  • Adjust cayenne pepper depending on your spice tolerance.
  • Let the coated chicken rest for 5 minutes before frying for a crispier crust.
  • Serve with ranch or coleslaw to balance the heat.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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