Kfc Honey Bbq Strips
Indulge in the bold, sweet, and smoky flavors of these irresistible KFC Honey BBQ Strips, a homemade version of the fast-food favorite that combines juicy chicken tenders with a crispy golden coating and a sticky honey barbecue glaze. This recipe starts with tender chicken marinated in a tangy buttermilk mixture, seasoned with a flavorful blend of spices, then perfectly fried to achieve a crunchy exterior. The pièce de résistance is the warm honey BBQ sauce, made with a luscious mix of barbecue sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar, which is brushed generously over the crispy strips for a mouthwatering finish. Ready in just 40 minutes, these tenders are the ultimate comfort food for family dinners, game days, or whenever your cravings strike. Serve with extra dipping sauce and watch them disappear!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Chicken tenders
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 1 Egg
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 3 cups Cooking oil (for frying)
- 1 cup Barbecue sauce
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg to create your marinade.
Season the chicken tenders with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, then place them in the buttermilk mixture to marinate. Allow to sit for at least 15 minutes.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, remaining salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Remove the chicken tenders from the buttermilk mixture, allowing excess liquid to drip off, and dredge them in the seasoned flour mixture until thoroughly coated.
Heat the cooking oil in a deep frying pan or heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C).
Fry the chicken tenders in batches, avoiding overcrowding the pan, for about 5–7 minutes or until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove and drain on paper towels.
In a small saucepan, combine the barbecue sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar. Heat over medium-low heat until warmed and well blended, stirring occasionally.
Using a pastry brush or gently tossing the fried chicken tenders, coat them evenly with the warm honey BBQ sauce.
Serve immediately with additional sauce on the side if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2160 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 192.8 g | 247% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.5 g | 143% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 98 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 1723 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 90.5 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.8 g | ||
| Protein | 24.6 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 123 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 552 mg | 12% | |
*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.
