Blackened Chicken Fingers with Wango Tango Sauce

Turn up the heat with these Blackened Chicken Fingers with Wango Tango Sauce, a bold and flavorful dish that’s sure to ignite your taste buds. Juicy chicken tenders are coated in a smoky, spiced blackening rub made with paprika, garlic, onion, and a hint of cayenne for just the right amount of kick, then seared to perfection in a sizzling skillet. Paired with the irresistibly tangy and slightly sweet Wango Tango Sauce—a creamy blend of mayonnaise, ketchup, honey, lemon juice, and hot sauce—this recipe delivers the ultimate dip-worthy experience. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or a game-day appetizer, these chicken fingers come together in just 25 minutes and are guaranteed to be a hit. Don’t forget to serve them hot for the best flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Chicken tenders
• 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons Ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon Fresh parsley (chopped)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to create the blackening spice mix.

Step 2

Pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels. Sprinkle the blackening spice mix evenly on both sides of the chicken tenders, pressing gently so the spices adhere.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil and swirl to coat the pan.

Step 4

Add the chicken tenders to the hot pan in a single layer (work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding). Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is blackened and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Remove from the pan and set aside.

Step 5

While the chicken is cooking, prepare the Wango Tango sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, honey, lemon juice, hot sauce, and chopped parsley until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste if needed.

Step 6

Serve the blackened chicken fingers warm with the Wango Tango sauce on the side for dipping. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(721.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2646.5

Total Fat 193.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 344.4mg	0%
Sodium 5674.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 145.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.4g	0%
Total Sugars 45.6g
Protein 93.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 127.8mg	0%
Iron 7.2mg	0%
Potassium 1430.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.5%

Protein: 13.9%

Carbs: 21.6%