
Hot Honey Chicken Tenders
User Reviews
4.7
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
45 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
462 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American

Hot Honey Chicken Tenders
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These chicken fingers are great to make when you’re looking for something classic and easy. They're crunchy on the outside, succulent on the inside, and drizzled off with a hot honey glaze.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup honey
- 1 fresno chile thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- non-stick baking spray
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups Panko bread crumbs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
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Instructions
- In a small saucepan over low heat, whisk honey and Fresno chile slices together. Heat gently for 30 to 40 minutes to infuse flavors.☞ TESTER TIP: To save time, proceed with preparing the chicken while the honey simmers. It will be ready around the same time as the chicken finishes baking.
- After the flavors have infused, whisk in the smoked paprika, keep honey warm while preparing chicken.
- Cut chicken breasts into long, tender-size pieces, about 1 1/2 inches (36 mm) thick.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (204°F). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, place an oven-safe rack on it, spray rack with non-stick spray.☞ TESTER TIP: Be sure the rack is well oiled so the crust doesn’t stick and come off when you turn the chicken.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs together. In another shallow bowl, combine panko, salt, pepper, garlic powder, cayenne, and olive oil. Mix together until crumbs are coated evenly with olive oil; this will help the chicken become crisp and golden.
- Working with one chicken tender at a time, dip it into eggs, then dredge in the crumb mixture, pressing crumbs into each piece. Place dredged chicken pieces on rack, making sure there are 2 inches (5 cm) in between each chicken piece. Repeat with remaining chicken tenders.
- Sprinkle any remaining crumb mixture onto chicken pieces.
- Bake chicken for 15 minutes. Flip and continue to cook until chicken is crispy and cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes more.
- Drizzle warm hot honey over chicken tenders before serving.
Notes
- Storage and reheating--These chicken strips are best eaten immediately after making them. Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, place them on a wire rack set in a rimmed baking sheet and heat in a 400°F oven until warmed through and crispy.
- Alternative dipping sauce--If you're serving young children or those sensitive to heat, offer a separate dipping sauce, like ranch dressing or honey mustard.
- Leftover hot honey--Leftover hot honey is fantastic on buttermilk fried chicken or drizzled over white pizza.
- Dietary--This recipe is suitable for dairy-free diets.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
462kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
255mg
(85%)
Sodium
1226mg
(51%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 462 kcal
% Daily Value*
Serving | 1serving | |
Calories | 462kcal | 23% |
Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
Protein | 39g | 78% |
Fat | 18g | 28% |
Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
Cholesterol | 255mg | 85% |
Sodium | 1226mg | 51% |
Fiber | 2g | 8% |
Sugar | 20g | 40% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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9 reviews
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