Items Used:
Spicy Oil:
- 4 Tbsp (35g) cayenne pepper
- 1 Tbsp (8g) smoked paprika
- 1 Tbsp (8g) garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp (10g) kosher salt
- 1 Tbsp (7g) MSG
- 2 Tbsp (30g) packed brown sugar
- 1.5 cup hot oil (from the fry oil for the chicken)
Hot Chicken Tenders:
- 5-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 Tbsp kosher salt, plus 1 Tbsp (10g)
- 2 tsp (6g) MSG, plus 2 tsp (6g)
- season chicken with MSG salt and let cure for 2 hours or up to overnight
- 3.5 quarts (3.3L) vegetable oil, for frying
- 3 cups (450g) all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp (8g) smoked paprika
- 1 Tbsp (8g) garlic powder
- 2 tsp (5g) ground white pepper
- 2 tsp (5g) onion powder
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups (475ml) buttermilk
- 3 Tbsp (45ml) hot sauce (such as Crystal brand)
- 2 Tbsp (30ml) pickle juice
Assembly:
- Sliced white bread
- Thick-cut dill pickles