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Crispy Hot Honey Chicken Tenders

Golden crispy chicken tenders coated in a crunchy breading and drizzled with a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze for the ultimate comfort food experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Base
  • chicken breast strips
  • buttermilk
Crispy Coating
  • all-purpose flour
  • panko breadcrumbs
  • paprika
  • garlic powder
Hot Honey Sauce
  • honey
  • chili flakes
  • butter

Equipment

  • deep frying pan
  • mixing bowls
  • tongs

Method
 

  1. Marinate chicken in buttermilk, salt, and pepper for 15 minutes.
  2. Prepare flour, egg, and breadcrumb coating stations.
  3. Coat chicken strips in flour, egg, then breadcrumbs.
  4. Fry chicken until golden brown and fully cooked.
  5. Make hot honey sauce by warming honey, butter, chili flakes, and spices.
  6. Drizzle sauce over fried chicken and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra crunch, double coat the chicken and let it rest for 5 minutes before frying.