# Hot Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders

Crispy, golden brown tenders coated in a garlicky sweet and spicy sauce.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. In 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. In 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.
3. Individually, coat each tender in the dry mixture. Transfer to a wire rack to rest for 10-12 min.
4. Heat 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.
5. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add and sauté the garlic until fragrant, 1-2 min.
6. Pour in the hot sauce, honey and spices. Stir to combine and bring to a low boil.
7. Cook sauce for 4-5 min while stirring to thicken up slightly. Remove from heat. Set aside.
8. Place fried tenders in a large bowl. Pour sauce over tenders and mix to coat.
9. Serve coated tenders with sauce of choice and enjoy!!

## Equipment

- bowl
- frying pan
- saucepan
- wire rack
- baking sheet

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHoFr1VPo_3/?igsh=MWR0MjRqcnZ5eTQ2ag==
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- Extracted: 2025-04-05

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