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HOT HONEY CHICKEN TENDERS RECIPE BETTER THAN TAKEOUT

Hot Honey Chicken Tenders Recipe

These crispy hot honey chicken tenders are perfect for the grill or oven. A sweet and spicy glaze makes them irresistible!

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb chicken tenders

1 cup buttermilk

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat)

1/2 cup hot honey

2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1.

2. 1. Marinate the chicken tenders in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes (up to overnight).

3. 2. Preheat your grill or oven to 400°F (200°C).

4. 3. In a bowl, mix together flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

5. 4. Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, then coat in the flour mixture.

6. 5. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.

7. 6. Fry chicken tenders for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.

8. 7. Drizzle hot honey over the cooked chicken tenders and toss to coat.

9. 8. Serve immediately and enjoy!

10.

Notes

 

– For an extra kick, add more cayenne pepper or serve with extra hot honey on the side.

– These tenders can also be baked in the oven for a healthier option; bake for 20-25 minutes until crispy.

 

  • Author: Astrid
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: BBQ, Grilling & Smoky Bites 🔥
  • Method: Frying or Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (3-4 tenders)
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: chicken, tenders, hot honey, BBQ, grilling