Honey Barbecue Chicken Tenders (Original video)

Ingredients:

• Chicken tenders
• Flour
• Salt
• Pepper
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Chili powder
• Paprika
• Cayenne pepper
• Cornstarch
• Baking powder
• Club soda
• Ketchup
• Brown sugar
• Apple cider vinegar
• Worcestershire sauce
• Hot sauce
• Honey
• Cold butter
• Oil for frying
• Ranch dressing (optional, for dipping)

Instructions:

1. Season the chicken tenders with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Mix well and allow them to dry out.
2. Prepare a flour mixture with cornstarch, baking powder, and the same seasonings used for the chicken. Transfer one third of this mixture to another bowl and add club soda to create a thin pancake batter consistency.
3. Dip each seasoned chicken tender first into the dry flour mixture, then into the wet batter, back into the dry, and finally into the wet again. Ensure it's coated well (wet, dry, wet, dry).
4. To make the honey barbecue sauce, combine ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, honey, and cold butter in a saucepan. Cook until smooth.
5. Fry the coated chicken tenders in oil set at 350°F for 5-6 minutes. Allow them to rest, then fry for an additional minute until golden brown.
6. Serve the honey barbecue chicken tenders with the prepared sauce and optionally dip in ranch dressing. Enjoy!