Recipes Nugget Markets Signature Recipes
Don Chilio Habanero Chicken Tenders & Buttermilk Dip
- Prep time
- 15 minutes PT15M
- Cook time
- 8–10 minutes PT10M
- Yield
- 2–3 servings
- Difficulty
Pan-fried or baked, these fiery chicken tenders made with Don Chilio Habanero Chile Crisp are even tastier with a creamy, homemade dip on the side.
Ingredients
Buttermilk Dip:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons buttermilk
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- 1½ tablespoons Don Chilio Habanero Chile Crisp, chopped
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
Chicken Tenders:
- 1½ pounds chicken tenders
- 1 cup panko
- 1 tablespoon oregano, chopped
- 3 tablespoons Don Chilio Habanero Chile Crisp
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup flour
- 4 eggs, whipped
- 4–6 tablespoons vegetable oil
Preparation
To make the dip, combine all ingredients in a work bowl and mix well to combine. Reserve in refrigerator.
For the chicken, remove tenders from their package and dry on a paper towel.
Place panko, oregano, Don Chilio Habanero Chile Crisp and salt in a food processor and pulse 5–6 times, until evenly incorporated. Transfer to a shallow dish.
Bread each tender by dredging in flour, dipping in whipped egg and coating in the panko mixture. Place breaded tenders on tray until ready to pan fry.
Add oil to a sauté pan to a depth of about ½ inch. Heat on medium heat until oil begins to shimmer. Pan fry breaded tenders for about 4–5 minutes per side, until golden brown and the internal temperature is 165°F. Alternately, tenders can be baked in the oven at 375°F on a lined baking sheet until golden brown with an internal temperature of 165°F.
Serve finished chicken tenders with prepared dipping sauce.