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Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders

Recipe by Meal Prep Manual
air fryer chicken free gluten free under 10 ingredients under 500 calories
Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders

About This Recipe

Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders made from chicken breast tenderloins and coated in a spicy, sweet sauce from brown sugar, hot sauce, and spices.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast tenders ⁣
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder⁣
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder ⁣
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper ⁣
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar ⁣
  • 1 tsp garlic powder ⁣
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce ⁣
  • 1.5 tsp water ⁣
  • Oil spray ⁣
  • Salt and pepper to taste ⁣

Instructions

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F on the air fry setting for 8 minutes. ⁣
  2. Lightly spray the tenders with oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 4 minutes then flip. ⁣
  3. When the chicken has almost completed cooking, mix the seasonings together and stir in the water and hot sauce. ⁣
  4. Add to a pan over medium heat. Bring to a light bubble, we are just trying to caramelize the sugar a bit to thicken the sauce. ⁣
  5. Add in the chicken and coat evenly. ⁣
  6. This recipe makes 2 servings.
Source: This recipe is from Meal Prep Manual. Used with attribution. Full original recipe with photos and notes available at the source link.
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