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Crispy Honey Hot Chicken Tenders – 35-Minute Recipe

Hot Honey Chicken Tenders are crispy baked chicken strips coated in a crunchy cornflake crust and drizzled with a sticky garlic hot honey sauce. The chicken is quickly brined in pickle juice for extra juicy meat, then baked on a rack so the coating stays crisp. Ready in about 30 minutes, they're perfect for weeknight dinners, game day, or adding to bowls, salads, and tacos.

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Crispy Honey Hot Chicken Tenders – 35-Minute Recipe

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

15 min

Servings

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AppetizerDinnerHoneySpicyChicken

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35 min estimated total time for 4 servings.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup dill pickle juice
  • 1 1/2 lb chicken tenders
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cup crushed corn flakes
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • to garnish dill pickles
  • 3 tbsp coconut oil
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. 1
    Brine the chicken: Add the chicken tenders to a gallon-sized ziplock or bowl with the pickle juice. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or overnight (no more than 24 hours).
  2. 2
    Prep: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, then place a wire rack on top.
  3. 3
    Dredge the chicken: Add the flour and eggs to two separate bowls. Mix the cornflakes and spices in a separate third bowl. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Dip the chicken tenders in the flour, then eggs, then cornflake mixture. Arrange them on a single layer on the baking sheet.
  4. 4
    Bake: Bake them in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. 5
    Make the hot honey sauce: While the chicken bakes, melt coconut oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Crisp the garlic for 1-2 minutes, then stir in the spices, chili flakes, and honey, and stir to combine. Remove from the heat and stir in the apple cider vinegar.
  6. 6
    Coat the chicken: Drizzle the hot honey over the chicken tenders right out of the oven. If the sauce is done before the chicken, keep the hot honey on a very low setting to keep it warm until the chicken is ready.
  7. 7
    Serve: Serve the crispy honey hot chicken tenders with dill pickles and red pepper flakes.
  8. 8
    Optional: For an extra crispy coating, you can broil the chicken tenders for an additional 1-2 minutes after baking. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
  9. 9
    Tips: For the best results, make sure to not overcrowd the baking sheet, as this can prevent the chicken tenders from cooking evenly.
  10. 10
    Variations: You can customize the hot honey sauce to your taste by adding more or less of any ingredient. You can also add other ingredients, such as diced onions or bell peppers, to the sauce for added flavor.
  11. 11
    Storage: Store any leftover chicken tenders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave until crispy and hot.

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Dry the chicken first

Pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels before dredging in flour, egg, and cornflake mixture.

Avoid overcrowding the pan

Arrange the coated tenders in a single layer without touching.

Keep sauce warm if finished early

If the hot honey sauce is ready before the chicken, keep it on a very low setting until the chicken finishes baking.

Optional extra crisp

Broil the baked tenders for 1–2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning, for an extra‑crisp coating.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to make Crispy Honey Hot Chicken Tenders?
About 35 minutes in total: 20 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many servings does this Crispy Honey Hot Chicken Tenders recipe make?
This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
Where does this Crispy Honey Hot Chicken Tenders recipe come from?
It was shared by What Molly Made on whatmollymade.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.
How many calories are in Crispy Honey Hot Chicken Tenders?
Roughly 569 kcal, based on the nutrition details captured with this recipe. Treat it as an estimate.