Hot Honey Crispy Tenders
Hot Honey Crispy Tenders are a deliciously sweet and spicy dish combining crunchy fried chicken with a sticky hot honey glaze. Perfect for any occasion, they can be customized with different spices and dipping sauces to suit your taste.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless chicken tenders
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup flour or gluten-free flour
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
- 1 egg beaten
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- Olive oil or melted butter for frying
For Hot Honey:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2-3 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1-3 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Green onions cilantro, or parsley for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly oil it.
- In a bowl, toss the chicken with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add 2 tablespoons of flour and Parmesan, and toss again. Next, add the beaten egg and hot sauce, tossing to coat the chicken thoroughly. Add 1/2 cup of flour, paprika, and turmeric, and toss well, ensuring the chicken pieces are evenly coated.
- Arrange the chicken tenders in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle oil or melted butter over the chicken. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and crispy.
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the hot honey sauce. In a small saucepan, combine all the sauce ingredients and warm over low heat, stirring occasionally. Avoid bringing it to a boil.
- Once the chicken is done, drizzle the warm sauce over the tenders or serve it on the side for dipping. If the sauce thickens, microwave it for about 5 seconds to loosen it up. Enjoy!