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Hot Honey Chicken Tenders Recipe

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
Juicy chicken tenders coated in a crispy seasoned crust, then glazed with a sweet and spicy honey sauce for a flavorful twist on classic fried chicken.

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 2 pounds chicken tenders
  • 1.5 cups buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 0.25 cup white distilled vinegar
  • 5 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon coarse salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic granules
  • 2 teaspoons onion granules
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 3 teaspoons coarse salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk
  • oil for frying oil for frying (enough to fill pot halfway)
  • 1 cup honey
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce
  • 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons white distilled vinegar
  • 0.5 stick unsalted butter (4 tablespoons)

Instructions 

  • Combine buttermilk, hot sauce, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper; marinate chicken for 2-24 hours.
  • Mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, spices, and salt; set aside.
  • Whisk eggs, buttermilk, salt, and pepper; set aside.
  • Heat oil to 375°F (190°C). Dredge chicken in flour, dip in egg wash, then coat again in flour. Rest 15 minutes.
  • Fry chicken in batches until golden and cooked through, about 3.5-4 minutes. Drain on rack.
  • Heat honey, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, cayenne, vinegar, and butter until smooth. Brush sauce over fried tenders and serve hot.

Notes

For extra crispiness, let the breaded tenders rest before frying.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken tenders