Chicken Tenders with Apple Cider Dipping Sauce

Name: Chicken Tenders with Apple Cider Dipping Sauce
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup apple cider; 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar; 1/3 cup brown sugar; 2 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 pound boneless chicken tenders; 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 pinch cayenne; 1/2 cup flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 egg; 10 dash Worcestershire sauce; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan; Flaky salt; Oil, for frying

Instructions

Three seemingly simple additions—a fragrant blend of dried herbs and spices in the dry brine; a boost of powerful umami flavor in the dredging; and a dipping sauce that is seasonal by way of apple cider—take a classic recipe and turn it into something that extends beyond the realm of kid food and into something the whole family will be requesting.

Updated at: Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:03:17 GMT