Hot Honey Chicken Tenders Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• STEP 2.In a shallow bowl, whisk together flour, salt, pepper, and paprika.
• STEP 3.In another bowl, whisk together eggs and hot sauce.
• STEP 4.Dip each chicken tender into the flour mixture, then into the egg mixture, and back into the flour mixture.
• STEP 5.Place the coated chicken tenders onto the prepared baking sheet.
• STEP 6.Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and crispy.
• STEP 7.While the chicken is baking, prepare the hot honey sauce by combining honey, hot sauce, melted butter, and garlic powder in a small saucepan.
• STEP 8.Cook over medium heat until the sauce is heated through and well combined.
• STEP 9.Once the chicken tenders are done, remove them from the oven and brush them with the hot honey sauce.
• STEP 10.Serve the hot honey chicken tenders with extra sauce on the side for dipping.

Cooking Tips

• For extra crispy chicken tenders, you can double coat them by dipping them in the egg mixture and flour mixture twice.
• If you prefer a milder spice level, reduce the amount of hot sauce in the hot honey sauce.
• These chicken tenders can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• To reheat the chicken tenders, place them in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes, or until heated through.

Storage and Serving

• Store the hot honey chicken tenders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Serve the chicken tenders as a main dish with a side of coleslaw and fries, or as a game day snack with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.