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Irresistible Hot Honey Chicken Tenders for Your Next Feast

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
Enjoy crispy, flavorful chicken tenders drizzled with spicy sweet hot honey, perfect for sharing at your next gathering.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (Ensure they're thoroughly dried.)
  • 2 large Eggs (Large eggs for binding.)
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (Can substitute with gluten-free flour.)
  • 0.5 cup Cornstarch (Enhances crunchiness.)
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (Optional but recommended.)
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika (Use regular paprika for milder taste.)
  • to taste Salt (Basic seasoning.)
  • to taste Pepper (Basic seasoning.)
  • 0.5 cup Canola or Vegetable Oil (Ensure deep enough for frying.)
  • 0.33 cup Hot Honey (Mix honey with hot sauce (1 part hot sauce to 3 parts honey).)

Instructions 

  • Pat chicken breasts dry and cut into strips.
  • In a bowl, beat eggs. In another, mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Dredge chicken strips in egg, then coat with flour mixture.
  • Heat oil in a deep pan. Fry chicken until golden and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Drain fried chicken on paper towels. Toss with hot honey before serving.

Notes

Ensure oil is hot enough before frying to achieve maximum crispiness.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, fried, hot honey