Hot Honey Rub Chicken Tenders – 40-Minute Recipe
Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and even better dipped in homemade ranch, these hot honey rub chicken tenders are a must-try recipe. With a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce and a crunchy coating, this dish is perfect for any occasion.
Recipe by Hesti· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 1 1/10 lb chicken tenders
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 1/2 tsp paprika
- 3/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 egg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup hot sauce
- 3/8 cup honey
- 1 tsp brown sugar
Instructions
- 1In a large bowl, combine the chicken tenders with 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, salt, black pepper, 0.5 teaspoons of onion powder, 0.5 teaspoons of paprika, and 0.25 teaspoons of cayenne pepper. Mix until evenly coated.
- 2Add 1 egg to the bowl and mix until the chicken tenders are well coated. Marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- 3Prepare the coating by whisking together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 0.5 cups of cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 0.5 teaspoons of cayenne pepper, and 1 teaspoon of brown sugar in a separate bowl until well combined.
- 4Dredge each chicken tender in the flour mixture, pressing lightly so the coating adheres. Shake off any excess.
- 5Heat oil to 170-347°F (340-350°F) in a deep frying pan. Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Transfer to a wire rack and let rest briefly.
- 6Melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter over low heat in a saucepan. Add 0.5 cups of hot sauce, 0.375 cups of honey, and 0.5 teaspoons of cayenne pepper, stirring until fully combined. Remove from heat and keep warm.
- 7Place the hot chicken in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with the warm hot honey sauce and toss quickly to coat.
- 8Sprinkle lightly with the hot honey rub (made from the remaining coating mixture) and toss once or twice. Serve immediately.
- 9Garnish with chopped fresh herbs or scallions, if desired.
- 10Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, such as homemade ranch or blue cheese dressing.
- 11Enjoy your crispy and delicious hot honey rub chicken tenders!
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Marinate briefly
After adding the egg, let the chicken sit for 15‑20 minutes before coating.
Fry in batches
Cook the tenders in small batches for 5‑7 minutes each.
Keep sauce warm
Melt the butter and combine sauce ingredients over low heat, then keep the mixture warm until tossing.
Use remaining rub for finishing
Sprinkle the leftover coating mixture over the tossed chicken for extra flavor.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Hot Honey Rub Chicken Tenders?
- About 40 minutes in total: 20 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Hot Honey Rub Chicken Tenders recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Hot Honey Rub Chicken Tenders recipe come from?
- It was shared by Hesti on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.