Hot Honey Chicken Tenders

0 comments

mrsbakerskitchen178.073 months agoWaivio2 min read
🍗 2 lbs chicken tenders🟡 2 tbsp yellow mustard🧂 2 tbsp seasoning blend (salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder)🥛 1 cup buttermilk🌶️ 1 tbsp hot sauce🥚 2 eggs🌾 2 cups all-purpose flour🌾 1/2 cup cornstarch🛢️ Vegetable oil for frying🍯 1/3 cup honey🧈 4 tbsp butter🌶️ 1/4 cup hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot or preferred)🔥 1 tbsp Sriracha (optional, for extra heat)
Earns commissions on purchases

Hot Honey Chicken Tenders are crispy, juicy, and coated in a perfectly balanced sweet and spicy sauce. The tenders are seasoned with mustard and a flavorful spice mix, then fried until golden brown before being tossed in a buttery hot honey sauce with a touch of Sriracha for an extra kick!

Ingredients

🍗 2 lbs chicken tenders

🟡 2 tbsp yellow mustard

🧂 2 tbsp seasoning blend (salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder)

🥛 1 cup buttermilk

🌶️ 1 tbsp hot sauce

🥚 2 eggs

🌾 2 cups all-purpose flour

🌾 1/2 cup cornstarch

🛢️ Vegetable oil for frying

Hot Honey Sauce

🍯 1/3 cup honey

🧈 4 tbsp butter

🌶️ 1/4 cup hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot or preferred)

🔥 1 tbsp Sriracha (optional, for extra heat)


Instructions

1- Marinate the Chicken:

• In a large bowl, coat chicken tenders with mustard and seasoning blend.

• Pour in buttermilk and hot sauce, then add eggs.

• Mix well and let marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for extra tenderness).

2- Prepare the Breading:

• In a separate bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, and additional seasoning.

• Dredge each marinated chicken piece in the flour mixture, pressing to coat thoroughly.

3- Fry the Chicken:

• Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).

• Fry the chicken tenders in batches for about 6-7 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

• Transfer to a wire rack to drain excess oil.

4- Make the Hot Honey Sauce:

• In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter.

• Stir in honey and hot sauce, mixing until smooth.

• Add Sriracha for extra heat and mix well.

5- Coat the Tenders:

• Toss the fried chicken tenders in the hot honey sauce until fully coated.

• Serve immediately with your favorite sides.




Prep Time: 15 minutes (+30 minutes marinating)

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 4

Equipment: Mixing bowls, deep skillet, tongs, saucepan, wire rack



Cooking Tips

Use cornstarch in the breading for extra crispiness.

For a spicier kick, increase the Sriracha or add cayenne pepper to the flour mixture.

Letting the chicken rest for 5 minutes after frying helps lock in the juiciness.


#HotHoneyChicken #SpicyChickenTenders #CrispyChicken #SweetAndSpicy


Mrs Bakers Kitchen

Hot Honey Chicken Tenders


Linked objects 2
Overall
Where Every Meal Feels Like Home
This post contains affiliate links. Commissions may be earned from purchases made through these links at no extra cost to the buyer.

Comments

Sort byBest