Hot honey rub chicken tenders

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Combine the chicken tenders with garlic powder, salt, black pepper, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and egg in a large bowl. Mix until evenly coated.
  2. 2Combine the chicken tenders with garlic powder, salt, black pepper, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and egg in a large bowl. Mix until evenly coated.
  3. 3Combine the chicken tenders with garlic powder, salt, black pepper, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and egg in a large bowl. Mix until evenly coated.
  4. 4Marinate for 15–20 minutes.
  5. 5Marinate for 15–20 minutes.
  6. 6Marinate for 15–20 minutes.
  7. 7Whisk together all dry coating ingredients in a separate bowl until well combined.
  8. 8Whisk together all dry coating ingredients in a separate bowl until well combined.
  9. 9Whisk together all dry coating ingredients in a separate bowl until well combined.
  10. 10Dredge each chicken tender in the flour mixture, pressing lightly so the coating adheres. Shake off any excess.
  11. 11Dredge each chicken tender in the flour mixture, pressing lightly so the coating adheres. Shake off any excess.
  12. 12Dredge each chicken tender in the flour mixture, pressing lightly so the coating adheres. Shake off any excess.
  13. 13Heat oil to 170–175°C (340–350°F).
  14. 14Heat oil to 170–175°C (340–350°F).
  15. 15Heat oil to 170–175°C (340–350°F).
  16. 16Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and crispy.
  17. 17Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and crispy.
  18. 18Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and crispy.
  19. 19Transfer to a wire rack and let rest briefly.
  20. 20Transfer to a wire rack and let rest briefly.
  21. 21Transfer to a wire rack and let rest briefly.
  22. 22Melt the butter over low heat.
  23. 23Melt the butter over low heat.
  24. 24Melt the butter over low heat.
  25. 25Add the hot sauce, honey, and cayenne pepper, stirring until fully combined.
  26. 26Add the hot sauce, honey, and cayenne pepper, stirring until fully combined.
  27. 27Add the hot sauce, honey, and cayenne pepper, stirring until fully combined.
  28. 28Remove from heat and keep warm.
  29. 29Remove from heat and keep warm.
  30. 30Remove from heat and keep warm.
  31. 31Place the hot chicken in a large mixing bowl.
  32. 32Place the hot chicken in a large mixing bowl.
  33. 33Place the hot chicken in a large mixing bowl.
  34. 34Drizzle with the warm hot honey sauce and toss quickly to coat.
  35. 35Drizzle with the warm hot honey sauce and toss quickly to coat.
  36. 36Drizzle with the warm hot honey sauce and toss quickly to coat.
  37. 37Sprinkle lightly with the hot honey rub and toss once or twice.
  38. 38Sprinkle lightly with the hot honey rub and toss once or twice.
  39. 39Sprinkle lightly with the hot honey rub and toss once or twice.
  40. 40Serve immediately.
  41. 41Serve immediately.
  42. 42Serve immediately.

Ingredients

  • 1.1 lb chicken tenders
  • 1.1 lb chicken tenders
  • 1.1 lb chicken tenders
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup cornstarch
  • 0.25 cup cornstarch
  • 0.25 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 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 paprika
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 0.25 cup hot sauce
  • 0.25 cup hot sauce
  • 0.25 cup hot sauce
  • 0.33 cup honey
  • 0.33 cup honey
  • 0.33 cup honey
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper

Equipment

large bowlseparate bowlwire racklarge mixing bowl

Tips

  • Marinate chicken for 15-20 minutes.
  • Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and crispy.
  • Toss hot chicken quickly with warm hot honey sauce.
  • Sprinkle lightly with hot honey rub and toss once or twice.