Asian Spice Chicken Tenders

Nguyên liệu

1 lb (400–500 g) chicken tenders

1 tsp salt

½ tsp garlic powder

¼ tsp white pepper (or black pepper)

1–2 tbsp all purpose flour

1 large egg, beaten

3 tbsp (50 ml) whole milk

dry coating:

1 ⅔ cups (200 g) all purpose flour

¾ cup (100 g) cornstarch

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp cayenne pepper

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp salt

asian spice sauce:

3 tbsp unsalted butter

4–5 cloves garlic, finely minced

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp brown sugar

3 tbsp honey

1 tbsp chili sauce (sriracha recommended)

1–2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to heat preference)

1 tsp paprika

1 tbsp rice vinegar (or white vinegar)

100 ml water

1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)

1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (+ extra for garnish)

homemade ranch sauce:

120 g mayonnaise (½ cup)

60 ml sour cream (¼ cup)

60 ml buttermilk (¼ cup)

1 tsp lemon juice

1 small garlic clove, finely grated (or ½ tsp garlic powder)

1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped

½ tsp onion powder

salt & black pepper to taste