Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Hot Honey Chicken Tenders! These tender, crispy strips are coated in a delectable blend of seasonings and smothered in a sweet and spicy honey sauce. Perfect for game day, family gatherings, or as a quick dinner option, these tenders deliver a satisfying crunch that will impress everyone. With only 20 minutes of prep time and 6 minutes of cooking, you can enjoy this mouthwatering dish in no time. Serve them as an appetizer, main course, or snack for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenderloins
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper (or to taste)
- ½ cup hot sauce
- ½ cup honey
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the spices together.
- Marinate chicken tenderloins in buttermilk and half of the spice mix for 20 minutes.
- In a large bag, combine flour, cornstarch, and remaining spices; shake well.
- Coat marinated chicken tenders fully with the flour mixture.
- Heat oil to 350°F and fry tenders for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine hot sauce and honey; whisk until smooth.
- Coat the fried tenders with hot honey sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Finger Food
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 chicken tenders (150g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg