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Hot Honey Chicken Tenders

Crispy chicken tenders drizzled with a spicy honey sauce, perfect for a flavorful appetizer or main dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Chicken Tenders
  • 1 pound chicken tenders fresh or thawed
Breading
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
Hot Honey Sauce
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Method
 

Prepare Chicken
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  3. Dip each chicken tender in the flour mixture, then in the beaten eggs, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.
Bake Chicken
  1. Place the breaded chicken tenders on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Make Hot Honey Sauce
  1. In a small saucepan, combine honey, hot sauce, and apple cider vinegar.
  2. Heat over low heat until warmed through, stirring to combine.
Serve
  1. Drizzle the hot honey sauce over the baked chicken tenders before serving.
  2. Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce or sides!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

Adjust the amount of hot sauce in the honey sauce to suit your spice preference.

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