Asian Lemon Chicken Tenders

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup buttermilk

FOR THE LEMON GLAZE

• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup pineapple juice
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

INSTRUCTIONS

To make the glaze, combine honey, soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, pepper and garlic powder in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until slightly thickened, about 10-12 minutes.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste.
Working one at a time, dredge chicken in flour, dip into buttermilk, then dredge in flour again, pressing to coat.
Working in batches, add chicken to the skillet, 3 or 4 at a time, and cook until evenly golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
Serve immediately, drizzled with lemon glaze.