Cornmeal Crusted Buffalo Wing Strips

• fat-free buttermilk↗3 tablespoons
• hot pepper sauce↗3 tablespoons
• white vinegar↗3 tablespoons
• chicken tenders↗2 lbs
• whole wheat flour↗6 tablespoons
• cornmeal↗6 tablespoons
• cayenne pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• canola oil↗2 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Whisk buttermilk, 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce and 2 tablespoons vinegar in a large bowl until combined. Add chicken; toss to coat. Transfer to the refrigerator and let marinate for at least 10 minutes or up to 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, whisk flour and cornmeal in a shallow dish. Whisk the remaining 1 tablespoon hot sauce and 1 tablespoon vinegar in a small bowl.

3. 3

   Remove the chicken from the marinate and ll in the flour mixture until evenly coated. (Discard remaining marinade and flour mixture.) Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with cayenne.

4. 4

   Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the chicken, placing each in a little oil. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

5. 5

   Transfer to a serving platter. Repeat with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and chicken, reducing the heat if necessary. Transfer to the platter.

6. 6

   Drizzle the chicken with the reserved hot sauce mixture. Serve with carrots and celery.