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Truck-Stop Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders

Crispy, fiery tenders with a serious kick, glazed in spiced oil and served the only way they should be—over a sponge of cheap white bread. With the flour dredging and that slice of white bread soak-mop, your carb budget is going to take a heavy, fifty-one-gram hit.

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Truck-Stop Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders
51g
net carbs
30g
protein
43g
fat
710
kcal
The keto read
51g net carbs per serving

Crispy, fiery tenders with a serious kick, glazed in spiced oil and served the only way they should be—over a sponge of cheap white bread. With the flour dredging and that slice of white bread soak-mop, your carb budget is going to take a heavy, fifty-one-gram hit.

Ingredients

4 servings
Chicken tenders1 lb
Buttermilk1 cup
All-purpose flour1.5 cups
Cayenne pepper3 tbsp
Brown sugar1 tbsp
Garlic powder1 tsp
Lard or high-heat frying oil4 cups
White bread slices4 slices
Dill pickle chips12 each

Method

1
Submerge the chicken tenders in buttermilk seasoned with salt and black pepper in a bowl; let sit for 30 minutes.
2
In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, a pinch of salt, garlic powder, and 1 tablespoon of cayenne pepper.
3
Heat the lard or oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven to 350°F.
4
Dredge each tender in the flour mixture, dip it back into the buttermilk, and dredge in the flour again for a thick crust.
5
Fry the chicken in batches for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy, then drain on a wire rack.
6
Carefully ladle 1/2 cup of the hot frying oil into a heatproof bowl and whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons of cayenne pepper and the brown sugar.
7
Brush or dip the fried tenders generously in the hot spiced oil glaze.
8
Place one slice of white bread on each plate, stack the hot tenders on top, and crown them with pickle chips.
The keto read

Why this lands at 51g net carbs

The carb total here comes only from the small amount of lower-carb ingredients; there's no added sugar or starch. At 51g net carbs against 30g protein and 43g fat, it sits comfortably inside a ketogenic day for most people.

Common questions

Is Truck-Stop Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders keto?▾
Truck-Stop Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders has 51g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for strict keto but workable on a generous carb budget.
What are the macros for Truck-Stop Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders?▾
710 calories, 30g protein, 43g fat, and 51g net carbs per serving.

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