Crispy Hot Honey Chicken Tenders

These Crispy Hot Honey Chicken Tenders are crunchy on the outside, juicy inside, and finished with a sweet-spicy honey glaze. They are perfect for dinner, game night, parties, or a quick comfort-food meal.

The contrast between the crispy coating and sticky hot honey makes this recipe extremely satisfying.

If you enjoy this, try our Crispy Chicken Mozzarella Wrap.

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Ingredients

• For the chicken
• 500 g chicken tenders
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• For the coating
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper
• For the hot honey
• 4 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon chili flakes
• 1 teaspoon butter

Instructions

1. Place the chicken tenders in a bowl with buttermilk, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
2. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.
3. Mix flour, breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper in another bowl.
4. Coat each chicken tender well in the dry mixture.
5. Heat oil in a frying pan or deep fryer.
6. Fry the chicken for about 4–5 minutes per side until deeply golden and cooked through.
7. In a small saucepan, combine honey, hot sauce, chili flakes and butter.
8. Heat gently until glossy and slightly thickened.
9. Drizzle the hot honey over the crispy chicken just before serving.
10. Finish with extra chili flakes if desired.