Awesome Pretzel Chicken Tenders with Spicy Honey Dijon Sauce

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3 pounds chicken tenders or boneless skinless breast cut into 1 1/2-inch strips

2 cups buttermilk

2 tablespoons dried basil

2 tablespoons dried oregano

2 tablespoons granulated garlic

3/4 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons pepper

3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 1/2 cup smoked almonds

12 large sourdough hard pretzels

Canola oil, for frying

Spicy Honey Dijon Sauce, recipe follows

Spicy Honey Dijon Sauce

large resealable plastic bag

1/2 cup Dijon mustard

1/4 cup honey

1 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

2 teaspoons adobo sauce (optional)

1 teaspoon cider vinegar