Blackened Chicken Fingers with Wango Tango Sauce
Turn up the heat with these Blackened Chicken Fingers with Wango Tango Sauce, a bold and flavorful dish that’s sure to ignite your taste buds. Juicy chicken tenders are coated in a smoky, spiced blackening rub made with paprika, garlic, onion, and a hint of cayenne for just the right amount of kick, then seared to perfection in a sizzling skillet. Paired with the irresistibly tangy and slightly sweet Wango Tango Sauce—a creamy blend of mayonnaise, ketchup, honey, lemon juice, and hot sauce—this recipe delivers the ultimate dip-worthy experience. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or a game-day appetizer, these chicken fingers come together in just 25 minutes and are guaranteed to be a hit. Don’t forget to serve them hot for the best flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Chicken tenders
- 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon Fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to create the blackening spice mix.
Pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels. Sprinkle the blackening spice mix evenly on both sides of the chicken tenders, pressing gently so the spices adhere.
Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil and swirl to coat the pan.
Add the chicken tenders to the hot pan in a single layer (work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding). Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is blackened and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Remove from the pan and set aside.
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the Wango Tango sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, honey, lemon juice, hot sauce, and chopped parsley until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste if needed.
Serve the blackened chicken fingers warm with the Wango Tango sauce on the side for dipping. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
544 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.8 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 56 mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 1215 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.0 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.9 g | ||
| Protein | 17.7 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 32 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 307 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
