Description
Make juicy chicken tenders with a crunchy coating and toss them in a homemade sweet and spicy hot honey glaze. This recipe works well for baking or air frying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a wire rack set over a baking sheet for extra crispiness.
- Set up a dredging station: Place flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a shallow dish. In a second dish, place the beaten eggs. In a third dish, place the panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each chicken tender first in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Dip the floured tender into the egg wash, letting excess drip off.
- Coat the tender thoroughly in the panko breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to adhere. Place coated tenders on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the coating is golden brown and crispy. (For air fryer, cook at 380°F (195°C) for 10-12 minutes, flipping once).
- While the chicken cooks, prepare the hot honey glaze: In a small saucepan, combine the honey, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes, if using. Heat over medium-low heat until just simmering and well combined. Remove from heat.
- Once the chicken is cooked, immediately place the hot tenders into a large bowl. Pour the hot honey glaze over the tenders and toss gently until every piece is coated.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For the crispiest baked tenders, spray the coated tenders lightly with cooking spray before baking.
- If you prefer a thicker glaze, let the honey mixture simmer for 2 minutes longer until it reduces slightly.
- You can substitute your favorite brand of hot sauce in the glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 110