Hot Honey Chicken Tenders
Hot Honey Chicken Tenders offer a perfect balance of crispy, juicy chicken with a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients to create a flavorful, crowd-pleasing appetizer or main dish that’s perfect for any occasion, from casual dinners to game day gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (if using gluten-free substitutes)
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Coating
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (or gluten-free breadcrumbs)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Glaze and Frying
- ½ cup hot honey
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola oil)
Instructions
- Prepare the Breading Station: Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour mixed with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder; another with beaten eggs; and the last with panko breadcrumbs. This setup ensures an even coating and crispy texture on your chicken tenders.
- Coat the Chicken Tenders: Pat the chicken tenders dry. First, coat each tender in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess. Dip into the egg wash, then press firmly into the panko breadcrumbs. Place coated tenders on a platter.
- Fry Until Golden and Crispy: Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat to about 350°F. Fry the tenders in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Drizzle Hot Honey Glaze: While warm, generously drizzle hot honey over the tenders. The residual heat will help the glaze soak in and create a glossy, spicy-sweet finish.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately while crispy and warm, with your favorite dips or sides.
Notes
- Pat chicken dry before coating to help the breading stick better and reduce sogginess.
- Maintain oil temperature around 350°F for perfect crisp without absorbing excess grease.
- If hot honey is too thick, gently warm it to drizzle easily.
- Rest fried tenders briefly on a wire rack to keep the crust crunchy.
- For extra crunch, double dredge by repeating egg and breadcrumb coating before frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-5 tenders
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Hot Honey, Chicken Tenders, Crispy Chicken, Spicy Sweet, Appetizer, Easy Dinner, Fried Chicken
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