• 3 pounds chicken tenders rinsed and dried

For the marinade:

• 2 tablespoons grated garlic we use one elephant garlic
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1/2 tablespoon chipotle powder
• 1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 2 cups cultured buttermilk

For Dredging the Chicken Tenders:

• 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup corn starch
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoon kosher salt

For the Chipotle Mayonnaise Dip/Sauce:

• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 lemon zested Plus 1/2 lemon juiced
• 1 medium garlic clove grated
• 1 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

For Frying:

• avocado oil or any high smoke point oil of choice