Hot Honey Ranch Chicken Tenders (Printable)
Creamy, tangy dip with sweet heat that elevates crispy chicken and sandwiches.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
02 - 1/4 cup sour cream
→ Flavorings
03 - 2 tablespoons hot honey (or regular honey plus 1 teaspoon hot sauce)
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 mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk in a medium bowl until completely smooth.
02 - Add hot honey, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, parsley, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Whisk until thoroughly combined and creamy.
03 - Taste and modify heat or seasoning levels as desired. Add extra hot honey or hot sauce for more spice.
04 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to develop flavors. Serve with crispy chicken tenders, drizzle over sandwiches, or use as a salad topping.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in five minutes flat but tastes like something from a restaurant
- The balance of tangy ranch and spicy honey creates layers of flavor people cant quite figure out
02 -
- The sauce needs at least 30 minutes in the fridge for flavors to meld, but it gets even better overnight
- Hot honey brands vary wildly in heat level, so start with less if youre heat sensitive
03 -
- Let your sauce come to room temperature for 10 minutes before serving, the flavor really pops
- If using regular honey plus hot sauce, start with 1 teaspoon hot sauce and adjust from there