Krispie Chicken Tenders W Berrycherry Bbq Sauce
Get ready to elevate your chicken game with these irresistible Krispie Chicken Tenders with Berry-Cherry BBQ Sauce. Coated in a crunchy layer of rice cereal, these golden fried tenders bring the perfect balance of crispy texture and tender, juicy flavor. But the star of the show is the homemade Berry-Cherry BBQ Sauce—an indulgent blend of mixed berries, cherries, smoky paprika, and a dash of sweetness that creates a tangy, vibrant accompaniment. Quick to prepare in under 40 minutes, this recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Pair these crowd-pleasing tenders with your favorite sides, and don't forget a generous drizzle of that sweet and smoky berry-cherry goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken tenders
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 Eggs
- 2 tbsp Milk
- 2 cups Rice cereal (e.g., Rice Krispies)
- 2 cups Cooking oil (for frying)
- 1 cup Frozen mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
- 0.5 cup Pitted cherries (fresh or frozen)
- 0.5 cup Ketchup
- 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp Brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 0.25 tsp Ground cayenne pepper
Instructions
Season the chicken tenders with salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Set aside.
Place the flour in a shallow dish. In a second shallow dish, whisk the eggs and milk together. In a third shallow dish, crush the rice cereal into coarse crumbs and set aside.
Dredge each chicken tender in the flour, shaking off the excess. Dip it into the egg mixture, then coat it thoroughly in the crushed rice cereal. Repeat with all the tenders and place them on a clean plate.
Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet or deep pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, fry the chicken tenders in batches for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F). Transfer cooked tenders to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
To prepare the Berry-Cherry BBQ Sauce, combine the mixed berries, cherries, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, honey, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Cook the mixture for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries and cherries break down and the sauce thickens slightly.
Remove the sauce from the heat and blend it using an immersion blender or a standard blender until smooth. If desired, strain the sauce to remove seeds for a silky texture.
Serve the crispy chicken tenders hot with a generous side of the Berry-Cherry BBQ Sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7150 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 566.6 g | 726% | |
| Saturated Fat | 85.8 g | 429% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 602 mg | 200% | |
| Sodium | 6893 mg | 300% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 404.5 g | 147% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.8 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 116.5 g | ||
| Protein | 127.1 g | 254% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.4 mcg | 42% | |
| Calcium | 250 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 59.5 mg | 331% | |
| Potassium | 2261 mg | 48% | |
*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.
