Chicken Tenders with Japanese BBQ Sauce

Sourdough-breaded chicken tenders, fried until golden and crispy, then tossed in a sticky, sweet Bachan's Japanese BBQ sauce.

Why You'll Love Chicken Tenders with Japanese BBQ Sauce

Golden, crunchy, and coated in a sticky BBQ sauce - these chicken tenders are all about big flavors and big crunch. in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.

Tips and Tricks

• Bread Crumbs: Blitz sourdough bread to coarse crumbs for a lighter, crispier coating.
• Oil Temperature: Maintain a consistent temperature to prevent greasy tenders.
• Resting Time: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after frying for the juiciest bite.

Variations

• Spicy Kick: Add a dash of cayenne to the flour for heat.
• Gluten-Free: Swap sourdough for gluten-free breadcrumbs.
• Oven-Baked: Bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes for a lighter version.

Substitutions

• Avocado Oil: Substitute with canola or vegetable oil.
• Bachan's BBQ Sauce: Use teriyaki sauce or a spicy Korean BBQ sauce for a different flavor.
• Sourdough: Replace with panko or crushed crackers.

Best served with

• Spicy Sriracha Mayo for dipping
• Fresh Cucumber Salad with Rice Vinegar
• Japanese Pickled Daikon
• A glass of chilled Japanese lager

How to Store Leftovers

• Cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
• Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
• Reheat in a 350°F oven until crispy, about 10 minutes.

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Chicken Tenders w/ Bachans BBQ Sauce

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Sourdough-breaded chicken tenders, fried until golden and crispy, then tossed in a sticky, sweet Bachan's Japanese BBQ sauce.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Japanese

Calories: 2665

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients

  

• 1 lb Chicken Breast sliced into strips
• ¼ cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1-2 Eggs whisked (adjust based on size)
• 1-2 slices Sourdough Bread or ½ cup breadcrumbs, blitzed to fine crumbs
• 1 cup Avocado Oil for frying
• Flaky Salt to finish
• Kosher Salt to taste
• Japanese BBQ Sauce
• 3 tablespoon Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce

Equipment

• Cast iron skillet
• Meat Thermometer
• Shallow Bowls
• Paper Towels

Method

 

Breading Station

1. Set up your breading station with four shallow bowls:
2. - Bowl 1: Chicken strips
3. - Bowl 2: All-purpose flour
4. - Bowl 3: Whisked eggs
5. - Bowl 4: Sourdough breadcrumbs
6. Working one piece at a time, dredge each chicken strip in flour, shaking off excess.
7. Dip in egg, letting excess drip off.
8. Coat in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
9. Transfer to a baking sheet and repeat with remaining strips.

Frying the Chicken

1. In a cast iron skillet, heat avocado oil to 350-375°F.
2. Fry chicken tenders in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 4-5 minutes per side.
3. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
4. Immediately sprinkle with flaky salt.

Toss in Japanese BBQ Sauce

1. In a mixing bowl, add fried chicken and 3 tablespoon Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce.
2. Toss to coat evenly.
3. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 2665kcalCarbohydrates: 71gProtein: 89gFat: 229gSaturated Fat: 28gPolyunsaturated Fat: 32gMonounsaturated Fat: 157gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 231mgSodium: 5059mgPotassium: 1741mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 43IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 6mg

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