The Best Hot Honey Chicken Tenders
Discover the ultimate Hot Honey Chicken Tenders recipe with a sweet and spicy glaze. These are perfectly crispy, juicy, and ready in 30 minutes for an easy dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
– 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
– 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 2 large eggs
– 1/4 cup buttermilk
– 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
– Vegetable oil, for frying
– 1/2 cup honey
– 2 tablespoons hot sauce
– 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
– 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
1. Set up three shallow bowls: one with seasoned flour, one with whisked eggs and buttermilk, and one with panko.
2. Dredge each chicken tender in flour, then egg mixture, then panko, pressing to adhere.
3. Heat 1 inch of oil in a skillet to 350 degrees F. Fry tenders in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
4. In a small saucepan, combine honey, hot sauce, butter, and red pepper flakes. Warm over low heat until smooth.
5. Toss fried tenders in the warm glaze. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a baked version, place breaded tenders on a wire rack over a baking sheet, spray with oil, and bake at 425 degrees F for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway.
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