Hot Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders

30 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1In a bowl, mix together the tenders and all of the wet mixture ingredients (except for the oil).
  2. 2In a bowl, mix together the tenders and all of the wet mixture ingredients (except for the oil).
  3. 3In a bowl, mix together the tenders and all of the wet mixture ingredients (except for the oil).
  4. 4Cover and marinade for 1-4 hours or overnight in the fridge.
  5. 5Cover and marinade for 1-4 hours or overnight in the fridge.
  6. 6Cover and marinade for 1-4 hours or overnight in the fridge.
  7. 7In a separate bowl, whisk together all of the dry mixture ingredients.
  8. 8In a separate bowl, whisk together all of the dry mixture ingredients.
  9. 9In a separate bowl, whisk together all of the dry mixture ingredients.
  10. 10Mix in 2-3 tbsp of the wet mixture to form a crumbly texture.
  11. 11Mix in 2-3 tbsp of the wet mixture to form a crumbly texture.
  12. 12Mix in 2-3 tbsp of the wet mixture to form a crumbly texture.
  13. 13Individually, coat each tender in the dry mixture.
  14. 14Individually, coat each tender in the dry mixture.
  15. 15Individually, coat each tender in the dry mixture.
  16. 16Transfer to a wire rack to rest for 10-12 min.
  17. 17Transfer to a wire rack to rest for 10-12 min.
  18. 18Transfer to a wire rack to rest for 10-12 min.
  19. 19Heat oil in a frying pan to 350F.
  20. 20Heat oil in a frying pan to 350F.
  21. 21Heat oil in a frying pan to 350F.
  22. 22In batches, fry the tenders, 3-4 min per side or until golden brown.
  23. 23In batches, fry the tenders, 3-4 min per side or until golden brown.
  24. 24In batches, fry the tenders, 3-4 min per side or until golden brown.
  25. 25Transfer to paper towel lined baking sheet.
  26. 26Transfer to paper towel lined baking sheet.
  27. 27Transfer to paper towel lined baking sheet.
  28. 28In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
  29. 29In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
  30. 30In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
  31. 31Add and sauté the garlic until fragrant, 1-2 min.
  32. 32Add and sauté the garlic until fragrant, 1-2 min.
  33. 33Add and sauté the garlic until fragrant, 1-2 min.
  34. 34Pour in the hot sauce, honey and spices.
  35. 35Pour in the hot sauce, honey and spices.
  36. 36Pour in the hot sauce, honey and spices.
  37. 37Stir to combine and bring to a low boil.
  38. 38Stir to combine and bring to a low boil.
  39. 39Stir to combine and bring to a low boil.
  40. 40Cook sauce for 4-5 min while stirring to thicken up slightly.
  41. 41Cook sauce for 4-5 min while stirring to thicken up slightly.
  42. 42Cook sauce for 4-5 min while stirring to thicken up slightly.
  43. 43Remove from heat.
  44. 44Remove from heat.
  45. 45Remove from heat.
  46. 46Set aside.
  47. 47Set aside.
  48. 48Set aside.
  49. 49Place fried tenders in a large bowl.
  50. 50Place fried tenders in a large bowl.
  51. 51Place fried tenders in a large bowl.
  52. 52Pour sauce over tenders and mix to coat.
  53. 53Pour sauce over tenders and mix to coat.
  54. 54Pour sauce over tenders and mix to coat.
  55. 55Serve coated tenders with sauce of choice and enjoy!!
  56. 56Serve coated tenders with sauce of choice and enjoy!!
  57. 57Serve coated tenders with sauce of choice and enjoy!!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pound Chicken Tenders
  • 1.5 pound Chicken Tenders
  • 1.5 pound Chicken Tenders
  • 1.5 cups flour
  • 1.5 cups flour
  • 1.5 cups flour
  • 0.25 cups corn starch
  • 0.25 cups corn starch
  • 0.25 cups corn starch
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tbsp hot sauce
  • 2 tbsp hot sauce
  • 2 tbsp hot sauce
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp onion powder
  • 0.25 tsp onion powder
  • 0.25 tsp onion powder
  • 2 cups neutral oil
  • 2 cups neutral oil
  • 2 cups neutral oil
  • 0.5 cup hot sauce
  • 0.5 cup hot sauce
  • 0.5 cup hot sauce
  • 0.5 cup honey
  • 0.5 cup honey
  • 0.5 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper

Equipment

bowlfrying pansaucepanwire rackbaking sheet