PrintHot honey chicken tenders are a must-try delight!
Hot honey chicken tenders are a delightful fusion of crispy chicken and a sweet, spicy sauce that creates an irresistible flavor combination.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 35-45 minutes (not including marinating time)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of chicken tenders
- 1 cup of buttermilk
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup of honey
- 1–2 tablespoons of hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot or Sriracha)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken tenders in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the breading by mixing flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the marinated chicken tenders until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Make the hot honey sauce by combining honey and hot sauce in a saucepan over low heat.
- Drizzle the hot honey sauce over the fried chicken tenders and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add salt and pepper to the buttermilk when marinating.
- Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Let the chicken rest on paper towels after frying to absorb excess oil.
- Adjust the hot sauce in the honey sauce to your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 chicken tenders with sauce
- Calories: 450-500 kcal
- Sugar: 10-12 g
- Sodium: 800-900 mg
- Fat: 20-25 g
- Carbohydrates: 40-45 g
- Protein: 30-35 g