Description
A delightful blend of sweet and spicy flavors, these crispy chicken tenders are coated in a rich honey butter sauce, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Dredge each chicken tender in flour, ensuring they are fully coated, and shake off excess flour.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and fry the chicken tenders for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat, then stir in the honey and hot sauce until well combined. Drizzle the sauce over the cooked chicken tenders.
Notes
- For gluten-free, use gluten-free flour.
- For dairy-free, substitute butter with a plant-based alternative.
- Adjust hot sauce to your preferred spice level.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Spicy Honey Butter Chicken Tenders, Chicken Tenders, Honey Butter, Fried Chicken