Nashville Hot Chicken Tender Sandwich

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Pickled Jalapeños:

3 cups sliced fresh jalapeños (from about 8)

1 cup sugar

1 cup cider vinegar, or more as needed

2 tablespoons kosher salt

3 cloves garlic, smashed with the side of a knife

1 bay leaf

Sriracha Honey:

1 cup local honey

1 cup sriracha

JJ’s Chicken Tender Marinade:

1 1/2 cups olive oil

3 teaspoons parsley flakes

3 teaspoons kosher salt

2 teaspoons garlic powder

2 teaspoons onion powder

2 teaspoons ground black pepper

1 1/2 teaspoons paprika

5 pounds chicken tenders

Seasoned Flour:

3 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup chili powder

1/2 cup paprika

1/2 cup kosher salt

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup cayenne pepper

1/4 cup garlic powder

1/4 cup onion powder

1/4 cup ground black pepper

Frying and Serving:

Vegetable oil, for frying

Hamburger buns, preferably Martin’s, for serving