# Hot honey rub chicken tenders

Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside chicken tenders, even better dipped in homemade ranch.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Combine 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. Marinate for 15–20 minutes.
3. Whisk together all dry coating ingredients in a separate bowl until well combined.
4. Dredge each chicken tender in the flour mixture, pressing lightly so the coating adheres. Shake off any excess.
5. Heat oil to 170–175°C (340–350°F).
6. Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and crispy.
7. Transfer to a wire rack and let rest briefly.
8. Melt the butter over low heat.
9. Add the hot sauce, honey, and cayenne pepper, stirring until fully combined.
10. Remove from heat and keep warm.
11. Place the hot chicken in a large mixing bowl.
12. Drizzle with the warm hot honey sauce and toss quickly to coat.
13. Sprinkle lightly with the hot honey rub and toss once or twice.
14. Serve immediately.

## Equipment

- large bowl
- separate bowl
- wire rack
- large 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSuqz9mk7av/?igsh=MW84bXZmcDBlcW1vag==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/b80d9997-b90d-43dd-ae77-2d529389abe3
- Extracted: 2026-02-06

Extracted from the video by Clip Recipe (https://www.cliprecipe.com). Quantities and steps are as stated or shown in the video. Site guide for agents: https://www.cliprecipe.com/llms.txt