• In a large bowl combine the butter milk, pickle brine, hot sauce, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and black pepper. Add in the chicken tenders and stir to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
  1.5 lbs chicken tenders, 1 cup buttermilk, 1/2 cup pickle brine, 3 tablespoons hot sauce, 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 & 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• In a separate bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, paprika, cayenne powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
  1 & 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 & 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 & 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1 & 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 & 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Remote the chicken tenders from the marinade and dredge them in the flour mixture making sure to coat them evenly. Place them on a plate and repeat the process with the rest of the chicken tenders. Allow the chicken tenders to rest while your oil is heating up.
• Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to 350° then Fry the chicken tenders in batches for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through with an internal temperature of 165F.
  Vegetable oil
• Use a wire rack over a baking sheet to drain excess oil. Place all the fried chicken pieces on that and continue frying the rest of the chicken tenders.

Make the Nashville Hot Sauce:

• In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add cayenne pepper, brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Stir until well combined and the sugar is dissolved.
  2/3 cup unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper, 3 tablespoon brown sugar, 2 teaspoon paprika, 2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Once the chicken tenders are cooked and drained, brush or toss them in the Nashville Hot Sauce to coat evenly.
• Place the Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders on a serving platter. You can serve them with pickles and bread for an authentic touch.