Marinate the Chicken: Combine buttermilk and hot sauce in a bowl. Add chicken tenders and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare the Cheese Bites: Dip Monterey Jack and Pepper Jack sticks into beaten egg, then coat with panko bread crumbs.
Prepare the Onion Rings: Whisk together flour and cold club soda.
Prepare the Ranch Dip: Combine mayonnaise, dill, and lemon juice in a bowl. Mix well.
Prepare the Honey Mustard Dip: Combine honey and Dijon mustard in a bowl. Mix well.
Prepare the BBQ Dip: Combine ketchup and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl. Mix well.
Fry the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken tenders for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Fry the Cheese Bites: Fry cheese bites for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Fry the Onion Rings: Fry onion rings for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Serve: Arrange chicken tenders, cheese bites, and onion rings on a platter with homemade ranch, honey mustard, and BBQ sauce for dipping.
Ingredients
4
1 lb450 gBoneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup240 mLButtermilk
1 tsp5 mLHot sauce
1 cup120 gAll-purpose flour
1 tsp5 mLGarlic powder
1 tsp5 mLPaprika
1/2 tsp2.5 mLCayenne pepper
1/2 tsp2.5 mLBlack pepper
1/2 tsp2.5 mLSalt
8 oz225 gMonterey Jack cheese-cut into sticks
4 oz115 gPepper Jack cheese-cut into sticks
11Egg-beaten
1/2 cup60 gPanko bread crumbs
11Large onion-sliced into rings
1/2 cup60 gAll-purpose flour
1/2 cup120 mLClub soda-cold
1/2 cup120 mLMayonnaise
2 tbsp30 mLFresh dill-chopped
1 tbsp15 mLLemon juice
1/4 cup60 mLHoney
2 tbsp30 mLDijon mustard
1/2 cup120 mLKetchup
1 tbsp15 mLWorcestershire sauce
4 cups950 mLVegetable oil
Equipment
Large pot
Bowls
Whisk
Paper towels
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken: Combine buttermilk and hot sauce in a bowl. Add chicken tenders and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare the Cheese Bites: Dip Monterey Jack and Pepper Jack sticks into beaten egg, then coat with panko bread crumbs.
Prepare the Onion Rings: Whisk together flour and cold club soda.
Prepare the Ranch Dip: Combine mayonnaise, dill, and lemon juice in a bowl. Mix well.
Prepare the Honey Mustard Dip: Combine honey and Dijon mustard in a bowl. Mix well.
Prepare the BBQ Dip: Combine ketchup and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl. Mix well.
Fry the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken tenders for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Fry the Cheese Bites: Fry cheese bites for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Fry the Onion Rings: Fry onion rings for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Serve: Arrange chicken tenders, cheese bites, and onion rings on a platter with homemade ranch, honey mustard, and BBQ sauce for dipping.
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