Trying Wingstop for the first time

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds Chicken Breast Tendons (cut into 1‑inch strips)
• 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
• 1/2 cup Cornstarch (helps create extra crispness)
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 2 Egg (large, beaten)
• 1/2 cup Milk (whole or 2% milk)
• 2 tablespoons Garlic Parmesan Seasoning (mix of grated Parmesan, garlic powder, and parsley)
• 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
• 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (melted)
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
• 3 tablespoons Mango Habanero Sauce (store‑bought or homemade)
• 4 cups Vegetable Oil (for deep frying, high smoke point)
• 1 bag Frozen French Fries (optional side)

Instructions

1. Prepare Chicken

   Pat the chicken strips dry with paper towels and set aside in a single layer.

   Time: PT5M

2. Make Batter

   In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and pepper. In a separate bowl whisk the eggs with milk, then combine with the dry mixture to form a smooth batter.

   Time: PT5M

3. Coat Chicken

   Dip each chicken strip into the batter, allowing excess to drip off, then place on a plate.

   Time: PT3M

4. Heat Oil

   Fill the pot with vegetable oil to a depth of about 3 inches and heat to 350°F (175°C).

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

5. Fry Chicken

   Carefully lower a batch of coated chicken strips into the hot oil. Fry for 3‑4 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.

   Time: PT4M

   Temperature: 350°F

6. Drain and Rest

   Remove the fried tenders with tongs and place on a wire rack set over paper towels to drain excess oil.

   Time: PT2M

7. Season or Toss

   While still hot, toss the tenders in one of the following sauces: (a) Garlic Parmesan – sprinkle garlic parmesan seasoning; (b) Cajun – toss with Cajun seasoning; (c) Spicy Butter Lemon Pepper – melt butter, add lemon juice and pepper, then coat; (d) Mango Habanero – drizzle mango habanero sauce and toss gently.

   Time: PT3M

8. Serve

   Arrange the seasoned tenders on a serving platter with a side of fries. Serve hot.

   Time: PT3M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

420

Protein

28g

Carbohydrates

30g

Fat

22g

Fiber

2g