Spicy Buttermilk Chicken Tenders With Molasses Dipping Gravy

• 2 lbs chicken tenders
• 3 cups buttermilk
• 2 2 cups canola oil or 2 cups vegetable oil, as needed to shallow fry
• 2 cups flour, divided
• 3 tablespoons flour, divided
• 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon dry mustard
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons grill seasoning
• 2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup molasses
• salt & fresh ground pepper

1. Place the chicken tenders in the buttermilk and marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
2. Pre-heat oven to 250u0b0F.
3. Place a large, high-sided skillet over medium heat with the oil (it should come about an inch up the side of the pan).
4. While the oil heats up, combine 2 cups flour and spices in a large dish. Working in batches, coat the chicken tenders in the spiced flour mixture, pressing on them lightly to make the flour stick (for a really good breading, double dip the tenders by running them through the buttermilk and flour a second time).
5. Once the oil has heated up, fry the chicken in batches until deep golden brown and cooked through, 5-6 minutes. (As you finish each batch, transfer them to a sheet pan and keep them warm in the low oven).
6. When the chicken tenders are almost ready, place a medium saucepot over medium heat and melt the butter. Sprinkle remaining 3 tablespoons flour over the butter and cook for about a minute. Whisk the chicken stock, Worcestershire and molasses into the butter-flour mixture and simmer until thickened, 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and reserve warm.
7. Serve the chicken tenders with the molasses dipping gravy and some Sweet Potato Oven Fries alongside.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spicy-buttermilk-chicken-tenders-with-molasses-dipping-gravy-351214 (may not work)