Description
Hot Honey Chicken is a deliciously crispy and flavorful dish that combines the sweetness of honey with a spicy kick. Perfect for a game day snack or a family dinner, these chicken tenders are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Tenders:
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins
- 2 cups well-shaken buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups finely crushed Honey Nut Cheerios cereal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons Lawry’s seasoned salt
- 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons whole milk
- 4 cups vegetable oil
For the Hot Honey Sauce:
- 1/2 cup hot sauce such as Frank’s
- 1/2 cup honey
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 2 hours.
- Prepare the Coating: Mix crushed cereal, flour, seasoned salt, paprika, pepper, and garlic powder in a bag. Add milk and mix.
- Coat the Chicken: Dredge marinated chicken in seasoned flour mixture and let it sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat oil to 350°F, fry tenders until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the Hot Honey Sauce: Combine hot sauce, honey, and butter in a saucepan, heat until butter melts.
- Toss in Sauce: Coat fried tenders with hot honey sauce and serve.
Notes
- Taste-Test That Sauce: Adjust spice level to taste.
- Honey Slide Trick: Spray measuring cup with cooking spray for easy honey pouring.
- Avoid Overcrowding: Fry tenders in batches for crispiness.
- Use a Thermometer: Ensure oil is at 350°F for ideal frying.
- Fry Station Setup: Organize ingredients for efficient frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 1719 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 4321mg
- Fat: 159g
- Saturated Fat: 29g
- Unsaturated Fat: 122g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 102mg
