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A white bowl filled with several pieces of fried chicken wings coated in a dark, crispy seasoning, garnished with thin slices of green onions.

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
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
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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