Fried Chicken Nuggies

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons each garlic powder, black pepper, all-purpose steak seasoning, paprika
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cornstarch
• ½ tablespoon baking powder
• 3 tablespoons seasoning blend (see above)
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons classic yellow mustard (or 1 tablespoon white vinegar or pickle juice)
• 4 pounds skinless chicken tender strips, cut into ½-inch cubes, patted dry
• Neutral oil for frying
• Quick Barbecue Sauce for dipping*
• 1 cup ketchup
• ¼ cup yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon reserved seasoning blend
• Honey to taste, for sweetness