Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup maple syrup
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 6 cups cornflake cereal
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 pound chicken tenders
  • 1 cup flour
  • for dredging
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • Canola oil
  • for frying
  • Hot sauce
  • for serving

Instruction

  • Place the maple syrup, butter and apple cider vinegar in a high-sided skillet over medium-high heat
  • Mix well as the butter melts then bring to a boil
  • Boil for a minute or two then turn off the heat
  • Leave the pot on the stovetop to keep warm
  • Heat a pot of oil over medium-high heat or fill a tabletop fryer to 375°F
  • To bake the chicken fingers, preheat oven to 375°F
  • In a food processor, pulse the cornflakes until they resemble a coarse breadcrumb
  • Season with 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and pulse to combine
  • Place crumbs on a sheet cookie sheet or plate for breading and set aside
  • Whisk the eggs with the buttermilk in a small sheet tray or plate
  • Season with a 1/4 teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper
  • Place the flour on a separate sheet tray or plate season with a 1/4 teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper
  • Season the chicken tenders with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper
  • Bread the chicken by dipping it first into the flour, shaking off any excess, then into the egg mixture, making sure it’s coated well
  • Lastly, dip into the cornflake mixture to coat
  • Place the breaded chicken tenders on a tray and set aside
  • Repeat with remaining tenders
  • If frying, make sure your oil temp is at 375°F
  • Working 4 at a time, fry the chicken fingers until dark golden brown, about 6-8 minutes, or until a digital thermometer reads 165°F when inserted inside
  • Place the fried chicken fingers onto a cooling rack set into a sheet tray in a 200°F oven to keep warm as you fry the remaining chicken
  • If baking, place the breaded chicken tenders on a sheet tray lined with a cooling rack
  • Spray the chicken tenders with cooking spray and place into the oven for 20 minutes or until crispy and brown
  • Add chicken fingers and warm maple syrup mixture to a large mixing bowl and toss to coat
  • Serve immediately
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