Honey BBQ Chicken Tenders Recipe
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4.8
36 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Marinate Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs
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Servings
6
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Calories
526 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Honey BBQ Chicken Tenders Recipe
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Breaded, fried, and glazed honey BBQ chicken tenders are truly finger-licking good! The sauce is super easy but tastes homemade!
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken tenders
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt divided
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper divided
- 3 cups buttermilk divided
- cooking oil for frying
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1-2 teaspoons hot sauce optional
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Instructions
- Season the chicken tenders with 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper, then place into a zip-top bag. Add 2 cups of buttermilk.
- Seal the bag and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours.
- When ready to cook, heat 1 inch of cooking oil in a frying pan or deep Dutch oven to 350°F, and preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Set out 3 shallow bowls. Pour the remaining buttermilk into the first bowl. Whisk the flour, cornstarch, remaining salt and pepper, and paprika together in the second bowl. Mix the barbecue sauce, honey, vinegar, and hot sauce together in the third bowl.
- Place a cooling rack over paper towels. Set aside.
- Remove the chicken tenders from the refrigerator. Pour the bag of chicken into a large colander, draining the buttermilk from the chicken.
- Dip each chicken tender into the flour mixture, into the buttermilk, and dredge through the flour mixture again. Shake off any excess flour and place onto a large plate. Repeat until all chicken tenders are breaded.
- Working in batches of 3-5 tenders, fry the tenders, flipping them halfway so they fry evenly. Remove from the oil when golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Place cooked tenders onto the cooling rack set over paper towels. Repeat until all tenders are fried.
- In a large bowl, toss the fried chicken tenders with the honey barbecue sauce. Arrange them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Broil for 2-3 minutes to caramelize. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Storage: Store chicken tenders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. So the tenders stay crispy, reheat in a 350°F oven until warmed through.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
526kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
69g
(23%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
110mg
(37%)
Sodium
1587mg
(66%)
Potassium
902mg
(26%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
30g
(60%)
Vitamin A
519IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
173mg
(17%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 526 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 526kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 1587mg | 66% |
| Potassium | 902mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 519IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 173mg | 17% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
36 reviews
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