Description
Crispy chicken tenders tossed in a sticky hot honey garlic glaze that balances sweet, spicy, and savory in every crunchy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders, trimmed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 1/4 cup milk
- 3 to 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/2 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Fresh parsley or sesame seeds, optional garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat vegetable oil in a heavy skillet or Dutch oven to 350°F. Set a wire rack over a sheet pan.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl whisk flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. In a separate bowl whisk eggs with milk.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Position the wire rack near the stove for draining and keep tongs ready.
- Assemble the Dish: Dredge chicken in the flour mixture, dip into the egg wash, then coat again in the flour mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Cook to Perfection: Fry in batches 6 to 8 minutes until golden and the chicken reaches 165°F. Drain on the rack.
- Finishing Touches: In a small saucepan simmer honey, garlic, red pepper flakes, vinegar, and soy sauce 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Serve and Enjoy: Toss hot tenders with the glaze, garnish if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crunch use a second double-dip by returning coated chicken to the egg and flour once more.
- Do not overcrowd the pot, keep oil near 350°F for even browning.
- Warm the glaze right before tossing so it coats evenly.
- Reheat leftovers on a rack at 375°F until crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 2 to 3 tenders
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
Keywords: hot honey chicken tenders, crispy chicken, garlic honey glaze, fried chicken tenders, spicy honey chicken