INGREDIENTS
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Vegetable oil (1 1/2 quarts), for frying
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2 1/2 cups plain pancake mix
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1 1/4 cups water
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8 teaspoons hot sauce, such as Tabasco
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1 1/4 pounds chicken tenders or skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
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Salt
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2 scallions, finely chopped
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1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper (one-third palmful)
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1 cup good-quality refrigerated blue cheese dressing, such as Maries brand
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Store-bought celery sticks
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