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Transfer the chicken tenders as they’re cooked to a wire rack over a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Mix together the glaze ingredients and brush it over the top of the hot tenders and serve. on a platter with blue napkin
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5 from 21 votes

Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders

Nashville Hot Chicken is an easy chicken recipe that’s tender and spicy with a hint of sweetness.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Stand time30 minutes
Total Time52 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Southern
Keyword: easy chicken recipe, Nashville hot chicken, Nashville hot chicken tenders
Servings: 4
Calories: 561kcal
Author: Gwynn Galvin

Ingredients

Chicken:

Glaze:

Instructions

Chicken:

  • Line a baking sheet with low sides with paper towels and top with a wire rack.
  • In a small mixing bowl combine the cayenne pepper, brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt and pepper.
  • In another bowl, combine the flour and 2 Tablespoons of the spice mixture; set aside.
  • Rub both sides of the chicken tenders with the remaining spice mixture, coating the chicken pieces.
  • Transfer the chicken to a shallow bowl and pour the buttermilk and hot sauce over the chicken, mix well and marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours. If marinating for longer than 30 minutes, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
  • Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet with deep sides.
  • Remove each chicken tender from the marinade and coat with the reserved flour mixture.
  • Let the chicken stand for another 5 minutes.
  • Fry the tenders, in batches, until golden brown on both side, turning once.
  • Remove the chicken from the oil and transfer to the prepared wire rack so any excess oil can drain off.

Glaze:

  • In a small mixing bowl combine the melted butter, honey, paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt and pepper, stirring until blended.
  • Brush the glaze over the hot chicken and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 561kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 128mg | Sodium: 1618mg | Potassium: 848mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 1736IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 3mg