MJ’s Hot Sauce Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
- Chicken tenders or chicken breast strips - 1 pound (450g)
- MJ’s Hot Sauce - 1/4 cup
- Melted butter - 2 tablespoons
- MJ’s Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
- Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing, for dipping
- Chopped fresh parsley or cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a bowl, mix together the hot sauce, melted butter, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
3. Place the chicken tenders in the bowl and toss them in the marinade until well coated. Allow them to marinate for about 15-20 minutes.
4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
5. Place the marinated chicken tenders on the baking sheet in a single layer.
6. Bake the chicken tenders in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until they are cooked through and the coating is crispy.
7. During the last few minutes of baking, you can brush additional marinade over the chicken for an extra kick of flavor.
8. Once cooked, remove the chicken tenders from the oven and let them cool slightly.
9. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or cilantro if desired.
10. Serve the Spicy Hot Sauce Chicken Tenders with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Enjoy these zesty and flavorful Spicy Hot Sauce Chicken Tenders as a delicious appetizer or main dish!