Hope you give these chicken tenders and homemade ranch a try my friends it was truly delicious. I am now in Austin (I love it so much already) getting the house and kitchen set up for the next phase of this channel!! HAPPY COOKING YOU PSYCHOS!!!
I'm telling you, if you mix parmesan cheese in with your panko bread crumbs, the cheese will add a nice crust and also an explosive cheese taste that will rock your world and change everything you know about frying. I tried this with catfish nuggets as well and it was fantastic
Adding parm certainly is delicious.. but in my opinion, it can affect the "light & crispy" that might be better with a simple tender with a dip like ranch. Great for chik parm or savory cutlets with pan sauces though.
A tip on what to do with leftovers. The next day I threw them under the broiler just to crisp them up. Then chopped them up and threw them in a salad with the leftover ranch dressing. 🤤🤤🤤
@@averyshenandoah1637 You have to apply lotion to your hands first and then you have to do push ups so you can be stronger. After about three weeks you should be strong enough. Then you need to practice your finesse which can take years, but it's best to do with with a bottle of Finesse shampoo and you just place it on a shelf over and over until it becomes second nature. After a few years you will practice the art of finesse to perfection.
WE MADE ALL OF THIS AND IT WAS INSANE. We used a Cholula instead of Frank’s, and it was great! I also took a portion of the ranch and added pureed chipotle peppers in adobo. The ranch IS better than any other I’ve ever had, and the ranch with added chipotle complimented the Cholula flavor especially but would have been great with anything. I ground up some homemade bread in the food processor for the bread crumbs and it worked great without needing to dry them first. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR RECIPES!
@KailuLita I LOVE this channel, Sonny is amazing! This is one of the only two RUclips cooking channels I watch regularly. That said, you gotta check out Adam Ragusea as well. Between Sonny and Adam, I've become SO MUCH BETTER at cooking.
As mentioned before, Adam Ragusea is a legend. He is a home chef, not nearly as experienced as Sonny, but my Gawd does he do his research. I'm given to understand he was once a Professor of Journalism (or Literature, can't remember) and it shows. He can really explain things and he's entertaining to boot. Frank Proto is a Chef who teaches other chefs, so he is really good to learn from as well and he's also funny. Andrew Rea (Basics with Babish) is another legend and he's very entertaining and knowledgeable. Having said that, Sonny is unique and I LOVE that about him. I can't wait to see his new kitchen!
It was the best part . I wasn't expecting it, and your comment confused me, and THEN IT HAPPENED , and I was like " OHHHHHH , that's what they meant " lol .
Thank you Sir, we appreciate you for showing us how to cook! As a person who was deathly terrified of cooking and now I actually want to cook rather than going anywhere to eat it’s a liberating feeling thank you so much!
First time watcher man, that little spinning back kick on your fridge earned the sub. I was NOT at ALL expecting that. Mad props to you and your ranch game.
I just made this and it changed my life forever. The brining in Buttermilk+ using Panko makes all the difference. Perfect crispy crunch on the outside and as soft as silk on the inside. I left the chicken in the brine for 24 hours, it melts in your mouth hole 10/10 will fry again
Made these last night for my wife and me. We both took a bite and just looked at each other in awe, then sat devouring in silence. The chicken was absolutely perfect, and I will never buy ranch dressing in a bottle again. Thank you for this channel! I have already learned so much from you, as you make it enjoyable to learn the art of cooking!
Followed these recipes last night and you are indeed correct, the ranch dip is the best I've ever had. Tenders were damned good too, though I didn't get any hint of pickle or heat from the hot sauce. Not matter, the wife said the recipes were keepers so it's on our permanent rotation from now on. Can't wait to try the ranch on my next salad too.
I appreciate the tip on getting the tendon out. I do grab a hold of it with my fingers and pull it out but I like the fork and dry paper towel method. I've been making chicken tenders for a few years now until Popeyes and Chick-fil-A eat your heart out! I do put my chicken tenders in a bowl of buttermilk, garlic, onion and smoked paprika. Sometimes if I don't have the buttermilk I put vinegar and milk, or use Greek yogurt water down with milk or water. It's all kind of the same because it breaks down the fibers as we all know. I leave it in that mixture overnight. Or at least 4 to 8 hours. Then I make a flour mixture of the same ingredients using powdered garlic, onion smoked paprika, salt and pepper. I take a little bit of the brine that the chicken is in and mix it into the flour mixture so it's a little like oatmeal. I take the chicken and press it into the flour mixture so that some of the flour mixture is kind of hanging off of the chicken. Those are the little crispies you get with Popeyes Chicken. Then fry as you do. I make homemade ranch much the same as you... only thicker. I also make the honey roasted barbecue mustard that Chick-fil-A has. So easy.. a little bit of mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, Dijon mustard, and some smoked paprika, or Liquid Smoke, garlic and onion powder. Just mix it up to your taste. So delicious! I don't have to eat out at fast food restaurants. I usually make everything at home from scratch. I've been doing it for 40 years!
These are the best tenders we’ve ever had... it was our dinner tonight, made exactly as you showed us... MSG...your ranch and all. Amazing...thank you,it’s up there in our favourites vault now...good luck with your move to Texas Cheers 🇨🇦🇨🇦🍷🍺🇨🇦🇨🇦
I made the ranch a day in advance and it is AMAZING!! About to take the tenders out of the marinade now (I’ve rewatched this video about a dozen times to make sure I’m not missing any steps). Dude. Your videos are the BEST!!
I made this this weekend and it's amazing. You're the real deal, Sonny. There are a lot of youtube chefs out there, but your stuff is legit. So good man.
Just made these and holy moly they're amazing. Homemade ranch is a completely different beast from the store-bought. Didn't have msg because amazon took 1 day too long before my chicken expired so I just went for it. Just crazy good can't stress that enough.
I made both the chicken and the ranch for lunch today. I've gotta say that this is the first time I've made really good homemade breaded chicken! I wasn't a huge fan of the ranch (but I screwed up the recipe and used dried herbs), but my wife really liked the ranch. The marinade made the chicken super tender and moist. Definitely give it a try!
You’ve completely changed my cooking life. I’ve learned so many great recipes from you and I’ve used those to cook a lot of great food for my family and friends. Can’t wait to see what you have in store for us!!
I love how good these recipes are and that they are very easy to make. Everything I’ve tried has turned out really well. Thank you for great food with easy directions.
Came for the ranch and stayed for the ranch. I agree thinner is always the best ranch. Creamy isn’t bad but the bad ones always are. It sounds crazy to say even to me but it is.
Any idea how long that fresh ranch sauce will last in the fridge? I don't see myself having the will to make this more than once a month, certainly not going to be every time I need some ranch.
Most home cooks can make this ranch ight now. The only ingredient I don't usually have on hand is buttermilk, but its easy to make buttermilk just mix a tablespoon of vinegar into a cup of regular milk, whisk, and let it sit for 15 minutes or so and stir again. Lemon juice can also work instead of vinegar. Prob won't work as well with skim milk.
I made this four days ago....and.....I'm making it again right now. This recipe is AMAZING. I'm gonna try one or two (or three or four) tenders with a bit of freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano in the panko as someone suggested.
@@fallinggravity9964 It was a background flavor. The chicken is so tender and flavorful that you really can't tell if you add Parmigiano Reggiano to the breadcrumbs, but I had it so I did it and hey... it's not like it ruined it or anything, they were tasty! Even domestic parmesan would be a great addition, or even some Pecorino Romano or Asiago. Any of the hard grated cheeses. Next time I might add a lot more to see if it makes an impact. But this recipe (with or without the cheese) is RIDICULOUSLY GOOD. I've already made it like six times since this original post. And the RANCH? PERFECTION. I always double the recipe for the dip. Also: Sonny is crazy, thicker dip is the way to go so it sticks to the meat!
bro i literally just found your channel through this video alone and i gotta say, when you did your dance and kicked your fridge, i instantly scrolled down and subcribed. i love the fast, easy, "this is how you do home cooking" layout and format of the videos, easy to reference and easy to digest. Now i want tenders and ranch.
@@steel6322 - nuttin' whatsover...was only joking around with my previous comment. this evening, i'm making something similar to jamaican jerked chicken, it's called choked chicken...
I made these tenders for dinner the other night with sweet potato fries, Texas toast and copy cat Cane sauce…exceptional! So, so good!! I’ll never make tenders any other way 🤌🏻
Welcome to Austin. I’m in Austin and a home cook for years. Generally catch/hunt my own proteins. If you ever want to see the nature side of what texas offers let’s me know.. Been following for a long time. Love the channel. BP. Also been in Austin 25 years so I can show you around too if you want. Not trying to be a weirdo fan just trying to be a welcoming Texan
I made this this weekend and it's amazing. You're the real deal, Sonny. There are a lot pf youtu e chefs out there but your stuff is legit. So good man.
Im going to say something Im sure Sonny already knows but its a good tip for those that dont. Pour the wet stuff (the vinegar mix) into the empty mortar and give it a stir, then tip it into the bowl, to get more of those high end powders out. Love this channel, it is my favorite in youtube cooking.
This looks awesome and I like ranch but I much prefer honey mustard with chicken tenders. Now I'm not a big fan of franchise restaurants but Houlihans honey mustard is the gold standard as far as im concerned. It's ridiculously amazing! Chef, I would love to see your take on honey mustard.
Made these today and just finished eating them. My comments are to help anyone who may make these. * Salt. They need salt before the end of cooking. I am not a big salt person. And there was no way to incorporate the salt like it needed after it was cooked. *Needs more flavor. I had to use dipping sauce for flavor. I don’t know what it is missing but it was bland. * The chicken was very tender * The cooking technique was spot on *Thank you for this post.
Pro tip: Add potato starch to your flour 50/50, all the pros cut their flour with potato starch. I also cut my Panko with potato starch as well, it's crispy love people, get potato starch in your kitchens people!!
Love this channel. I always feel I am watching Giovanni Ribisi. You are his twin haha. Congratulations on your success. You deserve it. Too many chefs never get recognition for the work they do. We see you here and you are sharing your stories and recipes. Thank you.
Made these tenders last night and I won’t ever make any other tenders again! My family loved these! Didn’t get to try the ranch because the store didn’t have all of the ingredients but I can’t wait to try.
We don't really have ranch in the UK, I love it when I'm in the states so I look forward to trying this recipe! Could you make the ultimate blue cheese dip next pls? Much love!
@Chris For blue cheese, make this recipe but swap out the herbs for blue cheese and a dash of worcestershire. If you prefer creamy over chunky, you can grate some or all of the blue cheese instead of crumbles. Grating is much easier if you put it in the freezer for 1-2 hours first. And go easy with the salt because unlike herbs, worcestershire and blue cheese both contain salt.
@Prdgmshft the stuff that's called ranch isn't really ranch , just a light ranch dressing for salad, no way near the same! Likewise with blue cheese dressing.
Good luck in the new space Sonny!!! Like you need it!! I’d follow you into battle!! As long as we can cook and not battle!! 😂 continued success and blessings sir!!!
Looks absolutely delicious. It's still a bummer to me that chefs everywhere have to explain themselves, or feel the need to anyway, when it comes to msg.
So very true! Everyone consumes MSG with nearly every single meal they've ever eaten they just don't realize it. This is because from grains to meat it’s a constituent part of probably every protein found on the planet, and even if someone managed to avoid eating MSG (which is nearly impossible for even just a single meal) our bodies would produce it since we absolutely need it to survive.
6:46 The gauntlet was thrown on that day. Well done, you really did push the channel to new heights. One of the best food channels on youtube! The addition of Marcus was a good change too. Keep it going!
I make my ranch the same way I make my blue cheese dressing, minus the blue cheese. equal parts mayo, sour cream, and greek yogurt, then garlic, onion powder, salt, pepper, lemon juice, dill and parsley. I tweak the amounts of seasoning and acidity until it's what I like then I add buttermilk to thin it to how I want it depending on what it's going to be used for. (dip or dressing)
I have found that simply using a baster brush really helps get the spices out of the mortar pestle with ease. Not the new rubber kind.The kind that are like an old fashioned paintbrush. Definitely going to try your recipe brother👍
The fork trick is so cool, I’ll surely use it next time. Thanks, chef! By the way, buttermilk is something nonexisting in the country I live. Is there something that can be used to replace it, somehow?
@@MicahFunk It's banned in one country because they're stupid. It's not unhealthy nor dangerous and you, along with every single person on the planet (including those in the country that it is banned) consume MSG every single day because it is naturally found in grains/fruit/vegetables/meat since it’s a constituent part of every protein found on the planet. If you tried REALLY hard you might avoid MSG in a single meal once in a blue moon but even that would be exceedingly difficult. Nearly 2023 no excuse to fall for misinformation anymore.
@@thatdudecancook thanks for the information. I'll have to research it deeper. I'll have to find the research article that was talking about it having addictive traits to it. It is in every major American beer, only the microbrewerys and foreign beers don't contain it. Food Babe did a lot of research on it too and came up with some interesting discoveries.
My kids are gonna love these awesome tenders and homemade ranch! Thanks, and enjoy the new digs in Austin. Simple is often better. My condolences to the poor beat up and knocked down fridge!
I just made the ranch today with ur recipe... IT'S SO DELICIOUS IN EGYPT THE BEST RANCH IS FROM A RESTAURANT NAMES MORE IN. BUT UR RANCH IS 100% BETTER. Guys fr try it it's worth it so much i can't descripe it.
I am definitely making this next week! I have been making my own ranch (no msg, still delicious) for years, but I just go by feel, I really need to nail down my recipe to make my life easier! Thanks for your videos, I watched my first one just before Thanksgiving, I made your rosemary salt and broke down my turkey before cooking, it was life changing.
I tried this exact recipe. It took me a while, as I was careful to do everything exactly like Dude here did (and it was my first attempt). Anyways, my wife (who went to culinary school) was shocked at how good they were.
Wait!! Please tell me you’re taking the refrigerator with you! Haha. You are the best. You have inspired me so much. I’ll be heading to the grocery store tomorrow morning and doing these tenders and the ranch immediately. I can’t wait! Excited about your move as well. Good luck! Keep it up! And thank you!
Made this finally..they were the best strips I've ever made.. substituted chalula for the hot sauce and after obliterating two tenders trying the tendon trick I just left them in the rest and didn't notice the difference. Very good recipe..keep em coming sonny..really enjoy your channel!
I started really watching videos on RUclips during covid and I am super pissed I am just finding you now. Definitely got yourself a new sub, especially after the fridge took you out :)
He ain’t lying!! Not much of a cook here, but had to try!! But be prepared!! My die hard McNugget troops(boys) won’t even mention them anymore!! They want these!!! Try try try!!!
Thank you so much for this recipe so I just picked up the msg and I’m going to add it to my ranch and then get the tenders marinated. I didn’t want to stray one bit from your recipe. But I just want to see how much different the ranch will be before and after I add the msg so I will take a small amount out for a taste test. Yummy
Love this recipe. I always get rid of that nasty tendon, but the way he showed is much simpler. Everything about this recipe is amazing. I could eat this every day. It would take a long time for me to get burnt out from it. Lol.
@@thatdudecancook omg this was the most tender chicken I’ve ever had! Super crispy and soooo tender. This recipe is just not fair. My stomach hurts from eating so much lol. Thank you so much!
All I can say is wow. Made this meal today and just finished it. I’m a ranch connoisseur and this was easily the best homemade ranch I’ve ever tasted, maybe the best ranch PERIOD and the tenders were insane! 10/10, I’d rather eat this than Popeye’s chicken.
I cannot wait to make this homemade.Ranch is definitely my favorite.Those chicken tenders look scrumptious.And the spinning kick to the refrigerator was the best part.I'm a martial artist so I had to laugh at that one 😂 You are awesome dude
Congratulations on over a million subscribers, nobody deserves it more! I've made so many of your recipes now, they are an integral part of my cooking life. Thank you!!!
Sunny I love your videos. You have inspired me to cook more, and I'm enjoying it more and more every day. One suggestion, could you maybe include some more videos without meat? I like to eat less meat to help the environment, but I need your cooking wisdom to make it extra special. Much love and respect for all the videos, from the Netherlands
We’ve always used the Hidden Ranch packets, too. I can’t wait to make your version! Cracker Barrel has a dill pickle ranch version that’s pretty darn good, too.
YES!!! Welcome to Texas Sonny! Now, if we could get you from Austin to The Woodlands all will be right in the world! :). Great chicken finger video! Also, thank you for the Louisiana pork chop recipe… the hubby has made it for us twice now and it is a huge hit in our house. Love your recipes!
Hope you give these chicken tenders and homemade ranch a try my friends it was truly delicious. I am now in Austin (I love it so much already) getting the house and kitchen set up for the next phase of this channel!! HAPPY COOKING YOU PSYCHOS!!!
Amazing videos
Congrats on the new crib, my friend!!!
Love the videos!!!
Best of luck with your new move ! You are awesome
I definitely make this
I hope you got rid of your whipping boy fridge. I always cut out the end of your videos.
I'm telling you, if you mix parmesan cheese in with your panko bread crumbs, the cheese will add a nice crust and also an explosive cheese taste that will rock your world and change everything you know about frying. I tried this with catfish nuggets as well and it was fantastic
If you know you know 😎
I tried the parm cheese in breadcrumbs one time and always do it now lol
I add parmesan to the dressing for a little more thickness. I'm down to try your suggestion as well ✍
Can’t argue with that! I have tried it with panko before and it is indeed awesome
Adding parm certainly is delicious.. but in my opinion, it can affect the "light & crispy" that might be better with a simple tender with a dip like ranch. Great for chik parm or savory cutlets with pan sauces though.
Its OK
I don’t care how the recipe turns out, I’m 44 seconds in, and that trick to remove the tendon from the tender has me in love with this video!
Yeah, it doesn't always work
A tip on what to do with leftovers. The next day I threw them under the broiler just to crisp them up. Then chopped them up and threw them in a salad with the leftover ranch dressing. 🤤🤤🤤
OMG! Sounds great.
Great idea, I have a toaster oven that doesn't need to pre heat at all. I love throwing fries, chicken wings and pizza in it.
why would you leave leftovers in the first place 😆
@@redequinox9874 my stomach was about to explode cause I ate so much 🤣.
@@aaronbailey23 What happened with me is that stuff came out of my butt so I didn't end up exploding.
That tendon trick just changed my world. I've worked in butcher shops and kitchen and haven't seen that! Thank you
I tried it and it tears my tender apart. It don’t work for me
@@averyshenandoah1637too strong
@@averyshenandoah1637 You have to apply lotion to your hands first and then you have to do push ups so you can be stronger. After about three weeks you should be strong enough. Then you need to practice your finesse which can take years, but it's best to do with with a bottle of Finesse shampoo and you just place it on a shelf over and over until it becomes second nature. After a few years you will practice the art of finesse to perfection.
@@jirikurto3859 yeah I don’t really get it. Kind of a dumb joke.
@@MH-wm6df most people are stupid, so it's understandable that you don't get it.
WE MADE ALL OF THIS AND IT WAS INSANE. We used a Cholula instead of Frank’s, and it was great!
I also took a portion of the ranch and added pureed chipotle peppers in adobo. The ranch IS better than any other I’ve ever had, and the ranch with added chipotle complimented the Cholula flavor especially but would have been great with anything.
I ground up some homemade bread in the food processor for the bread crumbs and it worked great without needing to dry them first.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR RECIPES!
You’re the only RUclips chef that I actually learn things from. And you’re dope af. Keep doing you my guy
I shall not stop my friend!
@KailuLita I LOVE this channel, Sonny is amazing! This is one of the only two RUclips cooking channels I watch regularly. That said, you gotta check out Adam Ragusea as well. Between Sonny and Adam, I've become SO MUCH BETTER at cooking.
The only one?! LOL
ruclips.net/user/internetshaquille
As mentioned before, Adam Ragusea is a legend. He is a home chef, not nearly as experienced as Sonny, but my Gawd does he do his research. I'm given to understand he was once a Professor of Journalism (or Literature, can't remember) and it shows. He can really explain things and he's entertaining to boot.
Frank Proto is a Chef who teaches other chefs, so he is really good to learn from as well and he's also funny.
Andrew Rea (Basics with Babish) is another legend and he's very entertaining and knowledgeable.
Having said that, Sonny is unique and I LOVE that about him. I can't wait to see his new kitchen!
I don’t know why but the MMA moves on the fridge are always my favorite part regardless of what he’s cooking 🤣
Also, why is the fridge right there ??
@@wadeharris4700 so he can spin kick it of course
It was the best part . I wasn't expecting it, and your comment confused me, and THEN IT HAPPENED , and I was like " OHHHHHH , that's what they meant " lol .
same
Do you know the back story on the refrigerator beatings ??
Thank you Sir, we appreciate you for showing us how to cook! As a person who was deathly terrified of cooking and now I actually want to cook rather than going anywhere to eat it’s a liberating feeling thank you so much!
Love this comment! it should be empowering as you said.
If you take your time, and watch your food cook you should be good. A timer works great also!
First time watcher man, that little spinning back kick on your fridge earned the sub. I was NOT at ALL expecting that. Mad props to you and your ranch game.
I just made this and it changed my life forever. The brining in Buttermilk+ using Panko makes all the difference. Perfect crispy crunch on the outside and as soft as silk on the inside. I left the chicken in the brine for 24 hours, it melts in your mouth hole 10/10 will fry again
Made these last night for my wife and me. We both took a bite and just looked at each other in awe, then sat devouring in silence. The chicken was absolutely perfect, and I will never buy ranch dressing in a bottle again. Thank you for this channel! I have already learned so much from you, as you make it enjoyable to learn the art of cooking!
Followed these recipes last night and you are indeed correct, the ranch dip is the best I've ever had. Tenders were damned good too, though I didn't get any hint of pickle or heat from the hot sauce. Not matter, the wife said the recipes were keepers so it's on our permanent rotation from now on. Can't wait to try the ranch on my next salad too.
I appreciate the tip on getting the tendon out. I do grab a hold of it with my fingers and pull it out but I like the fork and dry paper towel method.
I've been making chicken tenders for a few years now until Popeyes and Chick-fil-A eat your heart out! I do put my chicken tenders in a bowl of buttermilk, garlic, onion and smoked paprika. Sometimes if I don't have the buttermilk I put vinegar and milk, or use Greek yogurt water down with milk or water. It's all kind of the same because it breaks down the fibers as we all know. I leave it in that mixture overnight. Or at least 4 to 8 hours. Then I make a flour mixture of the same ingredients using powdered garlic, onion smoked paprika, salt and pepper. I take a little bit of the brine that the chicken is in and mix it into the flour mixture so it's a little like oatmeal. I take the chicken and press it into the flour mixture so that some of the flour mixture is kind of hanging off of the chicken. Those are the little crispies you get with Popeyes Chicken. Then fry as you do.
I make homemade ranch much the same as you... only thicker. I also make the honey roasted barbecue mustard that Chick-fil-A has. So easy.. a little bit of mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, Dijon mustard, and some smoked paprika, or Liquid Smoke, garlic and onion powder. Just mix it up to your taste. So delicious! I don't have to eat out at fast food restaurants. I usually make everything at home from scratch. I've been doing it for 40 years!
These are the best tenders we’ve ever had... it was our dinner tonight, made exactly as you showed us...
MSG...your ranch and all. Amazing...thank you,it’s up there in our favourites vault now...good luck with your move to Texas
Cheers 🇨🇦🇨🇦🍷🍺🇨🇦🇨🇦
ayo!! lets gooo!!
Whenever someone on the internet tells me that no one loves me I send them to this youtube channel. Im told that I'm loved in every video :)
I made the ranch a day in advance and it is AMAZING!! About to take the tenders out of the marinade now (I’ve rewatched this video about a dozen times to make sure I’m not missing any steps). Dude. Your videos are the BEST!!
I made this this weekend and it's amazing.
You're the real deal, Sonny. There are a lot of youtube chefs out there, but your stuff is legit.
So good man.
Sonny, no one deserves a million subs more than you. Super proud of you, duder.
Just made these and holy moly they're amazing. Homemade ranch is a completely different beast from the store-bought. Didn't have msg because amazon took 1 day too long before my chicken expired so I just went for it. Just crazy good can't stress that enough.
Man, I've been waiting for a good tenders recipe! Thanks for the video!
Happy cooking Matthew
I made both the chicken and the ranch for lunch today. I've gotta say that this is the first time I've made really good homemade breaded chicken! I wasn't a huge fan of the ranch (but I screwed up the recipe and used dried herbs), but my wife really liked the ranch. The marinade made the chicken super tender and moist. Definitely give it a try!
You’ve completely changed my cooking life. I’ve learned so many great recipes from you and I’ve used those to cook a lot of great food for my family and friends. Can’t wait to see what you have in store for us!!
I love how good these recipes are and that they are very easy to make. Everything I’ve tried has turned out really well. Thank you for great food with easy directions.
happy to help! and I will always do my best to not get to cheffy here on youtube.
Came for the ranch and stayed for the ranch. I agree thinner is always the best ranch. Creamy isn’t bad but the bad ones always are. It sounds crazy to say even to me but it is.
Thicc
Any idea how long that fresh ranch sauce will last in the fridge? I don't see myself having the will to make this more than once a month, certainly not going to be every time I need some ranch.
It stayed good for about 3 weeks for me (couldnt check after that as it was finished and had to make another batch)
Most home cooks can make this ranch ight now. The only ingredient I don't usually have on hand is buttermilk, but its easy to make buttermilk just mix a tablespoon of vinegar into a cup of regular milk, whisk, and let it sit for 15 minutes or so and stir again. Lemon juice can also work instead of vinegar. Prob won't work as well with skim milk.
I made this four days ago....and.....I'm making it again right now. This recipe is AMAZING. I'm gonna try one or two (or three or four) tenders with a bit of freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano in the panko as someone suggested.
Was the cheese worth it or didn't really add much?
@@fallinggravity9964 It was a background flavor. The chicken is so tender and flavorful that you really can't tell if you add Parmigiano Reggiano to the breadcrumbs, but I had it so I did it and hey... it's not like it ruined it or anything, they were tasty! Even domestic parmesan would be a great addition, or even some Pecorino Romano or Asiago. Any of the hard grated cheeses. Next time I might add a lot more to see if it makes an impact. But this recipe (with or without the cheese) is RIDICULOUSLY GOOD. I've already made it like six times since this original post. And the RANCH? PERFECTION. I always double the recipe for the dip. Also: Sonny is crazy, thicker dip is the way to go so it sticks to the meat!
bro i literally just found your channel through this video alone and i gotta say, when you did your dance and kicked your fridge, i instantly scrolled down and subcribed. i love the fast, easy, "this is how you do home cooking" layout and format of the videos, easy to reference and easy to digest. Now i want tenders and ranch.
I made the chicken tenders doing step by step what you did and they turned out great!! Thank you!!
likely story pal...and i caught a huge fish at the local pond...
@@z-z-z-z I'm making this recipe today as shown... what's so crazy about that?
@@steel6322 - nuttin' whatsover...was only joking around with my previous comment. this evening, i'm making something similar to jamaican jerked chicken, it's called choked chicken...
I made these tenders for dinner the other night with sweet potato fries, Texas toast and copy cat Cane sauce…exceptional! So, so good!! I’ll never make tenders any other way 🤌🏻
5:55 That dude really emoted and karate kicked his fridge 😂
Made these tonight and they were incredible! (Both the ranch and the chicken!!)
Can't wait to see the new location! And I'm definitely gonna try the ranch and chicken fingers. Looks as amazing as all your recipes do.
many thanks!
@@thatdudecancook you deserve all the compliments in the world.
Genius tip for removing that tendon! I've always wondered why more chefs in cooking videos don't mix spices into the liquid for equal distribution.
Welcome to Austin. I’m in Austin and a home cook for years. Generally catch/hunt my own proteins. If you ever want to see the nature side of what texas offers let’s me know.. Been following for a long time. Love the channel. BP. Also been in Austin 25 years so I can show you around too if you want. Not trying to be a weirdo fan just trying to be a welcoming Texan
I made this this weekend and it's amazing.
You're the real deal, Sonny. There are a lot pf youtu e chefs out there but your stuff is legit.
So good man.
My best to you in Austin man! Cant wait to see and learn more.
Thank you for breaking everything down and being so easy to follow. I love watching you
What I really like is mixing blue cheese into the ranch dressing using an immersion blender. I find it super delicious! Just add the herbs afterwards.
omg thank you
The ridiculousness of the roundhouse kick to that fridge. The laugh I needed and I'm making that ranch.
Im going to say something Im sure Sonny already knows but its a good tip for those that dont. Pour the wet stuff (the vinegar mix) into the empty mortar and give it a stir, then tip it into the bowl, to get more of those high end powders out. Love this channel, it is my favorite in youtube cooking.
Nice idea! The spices did get stuck to the bowl a bit
I'm gonna make this and take out the MSG . Thanks for making this video. Pretty cool stuff.
This looks awesome and I like ranch but I much prefer honey mustard with chicken tenders. Now I'm not a big fan of franchise restaurants but Houlihans honey mustard is the gold standard as far as im concerned. It's ridiculously amazing! Chef, I would love to see your take on honey mustard.
I was just thinking this as well!
@SIeeру НаIIоw 🅥 you're wack
gotta have bbq with my chicken tenders. i would love a cook bbq sauce recipe
Made these today and just finished eating them.
My comments are to help anyone who may make these.
* Salt. They need salt before the end of cooking. I am not a big salt person. And there was no way to incorporate the salt like it needed after it was cooked.
*Needs more flavor. I had to use dipping sauce for flavor. I don’t know what it is missing but it was bland.
* The chicken was very tender
* The cooking technique was spot on
*Thank you for this post.
Pro tip:
Add potato starch to your flour 50/50, all the pros cut their flour with potato starch. I also cut my Panko with potato starch as well, it's crispy love people, get potato starch in your kitchens people!!
Pretty sure he said he's been a professional chef his entire life, so not all the pros cut their flour with potato starch.
@@sjagain the pros who do this type of food full time do. Not all pro chefs are pros at frying
Love this channel. I always feel I am watching Giovanni Ribisi. You are his twin haha. Congratulations on your success. You deserve it. Too many chefs never get recognition for the work they do. We see you here and you are sharing your stories and recipes. Thank you.
When I make my own ranch I use sour cream, fresh garlic, fresh chives, salt pepper and buttermilk. Super simple tastes very much like ranch dressing
Have you tried garlic powder instead? I prefer it to fresh garlic for ranch
Yes, garlic powder is much better for ranch dressing. Biting into bits of fresh garlic is. . .yikes! @Ashhong1
@@TheVerbalAssassinFAFO I run it through a garlic press so there's no chunks
Made these tenders last night and I won’t ever make any other tenders again! My family loved these! Didn’t get to try the ranch because the store didn’t have all of the ingredients but I can’t wait to try.
We don't really have ranch in the UK, I love it when I'm in the states so I look forward to trying this recipe! Could you make the ultimate blue cheese dip next pls? Much love!
no problem!
@Chris For blue cheese, make this recipe but swap out the herbs for blue cheese and a dash of worcestershire. If you prefer creamy over chunky, you can grate some or all of the blue cheese instead of crumbles. Grating is much easier if you put it in the freezer for 1-2 hours first. And go easy with the salt because unlike herbs, worcestershire and blue cheese both contain salt.
@Prdgmshft the stuff that's called ranch isn't really ranch , just a light ranch dressing for salad, no way near the same! Likewise with blue cheese dressing.
@Prdgmshft its shit
Good luck in the new space Sonny!!! Like you need it!! I’d follow you into battle!! As long as we can cook and not battle!! 😂 continued success and blessings sir!!!
Thanks John and I am glad your kids loved the tenders!
Looks absolutely delicious. It's still a bummer to me that chefs everywhere have to explain themselves, or feel the need to anyway, when it comes to msg.
So very true!
Everyone consumes MSG with nearly every single meal they've ever eaten they just don't realize it. This is because from grains to meat it’s a constituent part of probably every protein found on the planet, and even if someone managed to avoid eating MSG (which is nearly impossible for even just a single meal) our bodies would produce it since we absolutely need it to survive.
6:46 The gauntlet was thrown on that day. Well done, you really did push the channel to new heights. One of the best food channels on youtube! The addition of Marcus was a good change too. Keep it going!
That ranch kinda reminds me of Wing Stop. And everyone knows that Wing Stop has THE BEST ranch dipping sauce
Legit facts
I watch this video and make this stuff at least twice a year for parties. I wish I could thumbs up every time. I love it here.
I make my ranch the same way I make my blue cheese dressing, minus the blue cheese. equal parts mayo, sour cream, and greek yogurt, then garlic, onion powder, salt, pepper, lemon juice, dill and parsley. I tweak the amounts of seasoning and acidity until it's what I like then I add buttermilk to thin it to how I want it depending on what it's going to be used for. (dip or dressing)
I have found that simply using a baster brush really helps get the spices out of the mortar pestle with ease. Not the new rubber kind.The kind that are like an old fashioned paintbrush. Definitely going to try your recipe brother👍
I show up for the recipes. But I stay for the fridge abuse. #moredents 😂
The tendon pull technique!! Genius!!! Did I just find my new favorite cooking channel?? I think so!!
I gotta make this!!!! 😋😋😋😋Question...can you use dried dill? Does it make a difference? Thanks!
you sure can!
Made this tonight and with the marinade, they're probably the most tender chicken tenders I've ever had anywhere. Holy moly.
The fork trick is so cool, I’ll surely use it next time. Thanks, chef!
By the way, buttermilk is something nonexisting in the country I live. Is there something that can be used to replace it, somehow?
just add 1 tbsp of vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup of milk and leave it our for a few hours and BOOM, homemade buttermilk.
@@thatdudecancook lovely! Thanks for another great tip!
The fork trick is brilliant, I’ll cook with tenders (we call ‘em mini fillets) more with this trick
Man, I have watched your channel for few years. Love your cooking style and your recipes. Thanks and best wishes for your success.
how long is the ranch good for? im planning on using it for other couple of things too! fries, sandwiches, etc :)
I'm sure it keeps as long as any dairy product does. I doubt the small amount of vinegar does anything to add to the shelf life.
My wife made me this ranch for my birthday gift. It is SOOOO good. the Dill really takes it to the next level
I love MSG..such a game changer
MSG is one of those things that is actually banned in some countries because it's so unhealthy.
got to normalize it these days, it still has a bad reputation mostly due to anti-Chinese racism in America.
@@MicahFunk no worse than salt itself.
@@MicahFunk It's banned in one country because they're stupid.
It's not unhealthy nor dangerous and you, along with every single person on the planet (including those in the country that it is banned) consume MSG every single day because it is naturally found in grains/fruit/vegetables/meat since it’s a constituent part of every protein found on the planet.
If you tried REALLY hard you might avoid MSG in a single meal once in a blue moon but even that would be exceedingly difficult.
Nearly 2023 no excuse to fall for misinformation anymore.
@@thatdudecancook thanks for the information. I'll have to research it deeper. I'll have to find the research article that was talking about it having addictive traits to it. It is in every major American beer, only the microbrewerys and foreign beers don't contain it.
Food Babe did a lot of research on it too and came up with some interesting discoveries.
I made these and it was so good I had to give the fridge a spinning back kick. It will never be the same again. Thank you!
There is absolutely nothing wrong with MSG
My kids are gonna love these awesome tenders and homemade ranch!
Thanks, and enjoy the new digs in Austin. Simple is often better.
My condolences to the poor beat up and knocked down fridge!
There's nothing wrong with MSG. One of the biggest lies ever.
Msg is amazing
😂 that’s what they want you to think
@@djcookthats what they want you to think what they want you to think
Are you going to cry?
Msg illegal in europe because its so unhealthy like almost every american product
Happy for your further endeavors and can’t wait to be on it with you, Let’s eat!!!!
MSG isn't bad for you.
I just made the ranch today with ur recipe... IT'S SO DELICIOUS IN EGYPT THE BEST RANCH IS FROM A RESTAURANT NAMES MORE IN. BUT UR RANCH IS 100% BETTER. Guys fr try it it's worth it so much i can't descripe it.
I am definitely making this next week! I have been making my own ranch (no msg, still delicious) for years, but I just go by feel, I really need to nail down my recipe to make my life easier! Thanks for your videos, I watched my first one just before Thanksgiving, I made your rosemary salt and broke down my turkey before cooking, it was life changing.
I tried this exact recipe. It took me a while, as I was careful to do everything exactly like Dude here did (and it was my first attempt). Anyways, my wife (who went to culinary school) was shocked at how good they were.
Wait!! Please tell me you’re taking the refrigerator with you! Haha.
You are the best. You have inspired me so much. I’ll be heading to the grocery store tomorrow morning and doing these tenders and the ranch immediately. I can’t wait! Excited about your move as well. Good luck! Keep it up! And thank you!
The fridge is always with me, at least it will be until it’s been reduced to a burning pile of scrap metal.
Made this finally..they were the best strips I've ever made.. substituted chalula for the hot sauce and after obliterating two tenders trying the tendon trick I just left them in the rest and didn't notice the difference. Very good recipe..keep em coming sonny..really enjoy your channel!
Lol I like this guy. No BS, just gets after it. Subscribed 👍
I started really watching videos on RUclips during covid and I am super pissed I am just finding you now. Definitely got yourself a new sub, especially after the fridge took you out :)
Wow. Bought the tenders 2 days ago, couldn't find recipes that gave confidence till now. On the way to marinate them now. Thank you so much.
He ain’t lying!! Not much of a cook here, but had to try!! But be prepared!! My die hard McNugget troops(boys) won’t even mention them anymore!! They want these!!! Try try try!!!
Omg I just made these tenders tonight and seasoned with his rosemary salt. Literally maybe top 3 tenders I've had and I've had a lot of tenders.
Thank you so much for this recipe so I just picked up the msg and I’m going to add it to my ranch and then get the tenders marinated. I didn’t want to stray one bit from your recipe. But I just want to see how much different the ranch will be before and after I add the msg so I will take a small amount out for a taste test. Yummy
Love this recipe. I always get rid of that nasty tendon, but the way he showed is much simpler. Everything about this recipe is amazing. I could eat this every day. It would take a long time for me to get burnt out from it. Lol.
I’m making these for my family tonight. The ranch is already in there thickening up and it was already so delicious right off the bat!
Hope you enjoy!
@@thatdudecancook omg this was the most tender chicken I’ve ever had! Super crispy and soooo tender. This recipe is just not fair. My stomach hurts from eating so much lol. Thank you so much!
5:50
Omg that delicate crunch!!! This looks so amazing, I'm definitely trying this!
You always knock it out of the park Sonny. It looks so delicious. Congrats on the success and new kitchen.
All I can say is wow. Made this meal today and just finished it. I’m a ranch connoisseur and this was easily the best homemade ranch I’ve ever tasted, maybe the best ranch PERIOD and the tenders were insane! 10/10, I’d rather eat this than Popeye’s chicken.
I cannot wait to make this homemade.Ranch is definitely my favorite.Those chicken tenders look scrumptious.And the spinning kick to the refrigerator was the best part.I'm a martial artist so I had to laugh at that one 😂 You are awesome dude
Tnx for the ingredients and measurements God bless you and your family ❤
How you manage to make a different type of kick Everytime is what gets me !
Thanks for the bomb 💣 RANCH recipe! I live in Austria, the hills are alive, but the ranch scene is not. Love it!!
The de-tendoning technique is genius. Thanks Sonny!
Congratulations on over a million subscribers, nobody deserves it more! I've made so many of your recipes now, they are an integral part of my cooking life. Thank you!!!
Sunny I love your videos. You have inspired me to cook more, and I'm enjoying it more and more every day. One suggestion, could you maybe include some more videos without meat? I like to eat less meat to help the environment, but I need your cooking wisdom to make it extra special. Much love and respect for all the videos, from the Netherlands
The tender tendon rip is a great tip, dude! Loved the drop kick as well. It’s good to switch things up.
We’ve always used the Hidden Ranch packets, too. I can’t wait to make your version! Cracker Barrel has a dill pickle ranch version that’s pretty darn good, too.
YES!!! Welcome to Texas Sonny! Now, if we could get you from Austin to The Woodlands all will be right in the world! :). Great chicken finger video! Also, thank you for the Louisiana pork chop recipe… the hubby has made it for us twice now and it is a huge hit in our house. Love your recipes!
Congratulations on your move. Wishing you the best of luck and looking forward to seeing what you have in store for us.
I was the first view! Definitely gotta make this ranch Sunny, your fancy ranch was a revelation so I gotta give this a go!
YES! I honestly like this version even more
As a southerner, I was trained to soak our chicken in buttermilk then coat it…
I never knew why… but the chicken was lovely!