Hot Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders

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

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