Sweet and Spicy Fried Chicken Tenders with Sesame Dipping Sauce

Step 1

Prepare the Marinade: Stir together all Marinade ingredients in a medium bowl.

Step 2

Prepare the Chicken Tenders: Add chicken tenders to bowl with marinade; cover and chill 8 hours or overnight.

Step 3

Heat oil to 330°F in a large Dutch oven over medium-high. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade.

Step 4

Dredge chicken in flour, shaking off excess. Place coated chicken in hot oil; fry until coating is golden brown and a meat thermometer inserted in thickest portion registers 165°F. Drain chicken on paper towels; cover to keep warm.

Step 5

Prepare the Dipping sauce: Stir together all Dipping Sauce ingredients. Serve immediately with warm chicken tenders. (If not serving immediately, stir in scallions, cilantro, and basil just before serving.)