Description
These Hot Honey Chicken Tenders are ultra-crispy, juicy, and coated in a sticky sweet-and-spicy honey glaze. Perfect for game day, dinner, or snacking, this easy recipe delivers restaurant-level flavor with a bold kick of heat.
📝 Ingredients
Chicken Tenders
1½ lbs chicken tenders
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup flour
½ cup cornstarch
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Oil for frying
Hot Honey Sauce
½ cup honey
1–2 tbsp hot sauce (adjust heat level)
1 tbsp butter
½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
👨🍳 Instructions
Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
Mix flour, cornstarch, and spices in a bowl.
Coat chicken thoroughly in the flour mixture.
Fry at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until golden and crispy.
In a pan, melt butter and add honey, hot sauce, vinegar, and chili flakes.
Simmer 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.
Toss fried tenders in hot honey sauce.
Serve immediately while crispy and sticky.
⏱ Prep & Cook Time
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 12–15 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
🍽 Servings
4 servings
🔥 Nutrition (Approx Per Serving)
Calories: 520
Protein: 34g
Carbs: 38g
Fat: 24g
