Hot Honey Ranch Chicken Tenders (Printable)
Creamy tangy sauce with sweet heat, ideal for crispy chicken and sandwiches.
# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
02 - 1/4 cup sour cream
→ Flavorings
03 - 2 tablespoons hot honey
04 - 2 tablespoons buttermilk
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
09 - 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
10 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# How To Make It:
01 - Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk in a medium bowl until completely smooth and creamy.
02 - Pour in hot honey, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, parsley, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Whisk thoroughly until fully incorporated.
03 - Sample the sauce and modify seasoning or heat level as needed. Add additional hot honey or hot sauce for more spice.
04 - Refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld together for optimal taste.
05 - Pair with crispy chicken tenders as a dip, or drizzle over fried chicken sandwiches and fresh salads.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Takes five minutes flat and uses ingredients you probably already have sitting in your fridge
- That sweet heat combo makes everything taste like it came from a restaurant kitchen
02 -
- This sauce needs at least 30 minutes in the fridge to taste properly balanced—the flavors really transform during that rest time
- The sauce will thicken as it chills, so if you want it thinner, stir in another tablespoon of buttermilk before serving
03 -
- Whisk the sauce vigorously for at least 30 seconds to incorporate some air and make it feel lighter
- Room temperature ingredients blend together more smoothly, so pull everything out about 15 minutes before you start mixing