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Honey BBQ Chicken Strips

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
Delicious crispy chicken strips coated in a sweet and tangy honey BBQ glaze, perfect for a flavorful meal or snack.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 2 lbs chicken tenders or boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into strips)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • vegetable oil for frying vegetable oil (enough for frying (~1 inch deep))
  • 4 cups buttermilk (divided)
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (optional)

Instructions 

  • Marinate chicken strips in 2 cups buttermilk with salt and pepper for 2 hours.
  • Heat oil to 350-360°F (180-182°C) in a deep pan.
  • Mix flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a bowl.
  • Dip chicken in flour, then in buttermilk with hot sauce, then back in flour. Fry until golden, then drain.
  • Mix barbecue sauce, honey, and vinegar. Coat fried chicken with the sauce mixture.
  • Bake coated chicken at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes until cooked through.

Notes

For extra spice, add hot sauce or sriracha to the glaze.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: BBQ, Chicken, honey