Hot Honey Chicken Tenders
You will fall in love with these hot honey chicken tenders! They're delightfully sticky, sweet, hot, and crispy all in one. Chicken tenders marinated in buttermilk, coated in crunchy cornflakes, baked to golden perfection, and then drizzled with homemade hot honey, these chicken tenders make for an easy appetizer or weeknight dinner.
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Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 lbs chicken tenders
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups crushed cornflakes
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup hot sauce or less
Instructions
- Combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine half of the seasoning mix with the buttermilk in a bowl and add the chicken tenderloins.
- Cover and place in the fridge for one hour up to overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dredging station by mixing the flour and the remaining seasoning mix in a bowl and beaten eggs in a separate medium bowl, and crushed cornflakes in a third bowl.
- Dip the chicken tenders in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess buttermilk before coating. Then, place them in the egg to fully coat, and then place them in the crushed cornflakes, making sure to fully coat the chicken tenderloins. Place on the prepared sheet pan. Repeat the process with all of the chicken.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Meanwhile, while the chicken cooks, add the hot sauce and honey to a saucepan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes whisking throughout to combine. Alternatively, place the honey and hot sauce in a microwave-safe container and microwave for 30 seconds, then stir until well combined. Do this near the end of cooking the chicken, so the hot honey stays warm.
- Once the chicken is done, remove it from the oven and drizzle the hot honey over it. Serve immediately with whatever sauce is leftover.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 968kcal | Carbohydrates: 150g | Protein: 66g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 251mg | Sodium: 2664mg | Potassium: 1343mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 52g | Vitamin A: 2811IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 182mg | Iron: 37mg