"These Nashville Hot Chicken Strips are melt in your mouth tender, and are guaranteed to add a kick to your meal...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 4 long inch strips)
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2 cups buttermilk (divided)
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1/2 cup dill pickle juice
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4 Tbsp hot sauce (divided)
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2 cups all purpose flour
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1/2 cup cornstarch
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2 tsp salt
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2 tsp paprika
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2 tsp cayenne pepper
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1 tsp granulated garlic or garlic powder
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2 large eggs
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6 cups vegetable oil for frying (reserve 1/3 cup for chili oil)
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Chili oil:
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1/3 cup frying oil
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1/4 cup salted butter (melted)
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2 Tbsp cayenne pepper
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2 Tbsp light or dark brown sugar
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2 tsp smoked paprika
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp dark chili powder