Hot Honey Chicken Tenders
Crispy, golden chicken tenders glazed with a delightful mix of honey and hot sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Protein
- 1 lb Boneless chicken tenders Rinse and pat dry. Can substitute with boneless chicken breasts.
Liquids/Dairy
- 1 cup Buttermilk Soak chicken for at least 30 minutes.
Starch/Pasta
- 1 cup All-purpose flour Use for coating. Gluten-free flour blends can be substituted.
Seasoning/Spice Blend
- 1 tsp Paprika Add depth and flavor.
- 1 tsp Garlic powder Add depth and flavor.
- 1 tsp Onion powder Add depth and flavor.
- 0.5 tsp Cayenne pepper Adjust spice level to taste.
- 0.5 tsp Salt Adjust to taste.
- 0.5 tsp Pepper Adjust to taste.
Optional Finishing Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Honey Mix with hot sauce.
- 0.25 cup Hot sauce Choose depending on heat preference.
Instructions
Preparation
- Soak the chicken tenders in buttermilk for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
Cooking
- Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and dredge in the flour mixture.
- Place the coated tenders on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway.
- In a small pot over low heat, combine honey and hot sauce; stir until smooth.
- Drizzle the hot honey sauce over the chicken tenders before serving.
Notes
Experiment with different hot sauces for unique flavors. Serve with ranch or blue cheese for dipping.