Awesome Pretzel Chicken Tenders with Spicy Honey Dijon Sauce

• 3 lb chicken tenders
• 2 cup buttermilk
• 2 tbsp dried basil
• 2 tbsp dried oregano
• 2 tbsp granulated garlic
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 2 tsp pepper
• 3/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 1/2 cup smoked almonds
• 12 large sourdough pretzels
• 1 canola oil for frying
• 1 large resealable plastic bag
• 1 spicy honey dijon recipe follows
• 1/2 cup dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
• 2 tsp adobo sauce (optional)
• 1 tsp cider vinegar

1. Combine basil, garlic, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
2. Place buttermilk and 1/2 spice mix in bag.
3. Add chicken and massage bag until coated.
4. Refrigerate 6 to 12 hours.
5. Place almonds and pretzels in plastic bag.
6. Mash with rolling pin into small pieces and powder.
7. In large pan add oil (about 1 1/2 inches high).
8. Heat to 350.
9. Remove tenders from buttermilk and dredge in almond-pretzel mix.
10. Do not overcrowd pan.
11. Fry until golden brown, about 5 min.
12. Remove and drain on a wire rack.
13. In a small food processor, combine spicy sauce ingredients.
14. Refrigerate until ready to use.

chicken tenders, buttermilk, basil, oregano, garlic, salt, pepper, red pepper, almonds, pretzels, canola oil, honey, dijon mustard, honey, pepper, vinegar

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/351684-awesome-pretzel-chicken-tenders-with-spicy-honey-dijon-sauce (may not work)