Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders
Crispy chicken tenders are marinated in a tangy buttermilk mixture, then fried and tossed in a sweet‑spicy honey garlic sauce. The combination of hot sauce, jalapeño dust, and honey gives a flavorful glaze that pairs perfectly with the crunchy coating.
Recipe by thegoldenbalance· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 2 lb chicken tenders
Marinade
- 4 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup hot sauce
- 2 tbsp mustard
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp garlic
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Dry Batter
- 6 cup flour
- 2 cup corn starch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp garlic
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Wet Batter
- 2 cup dry batter
- 20 oz sparkling water
- 2 egg
Sauce
- 1 stick butter
- 10 clove garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp jalapeño dust
- 1 cup hot sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- 11. Prepare the Marinade: In a large bowl whisk together buttermilk, hot sauce, mustard, egg, paprika, chili powder, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- 22. Add the chicken tenders to the Marinade, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 33. While the chicken marinates, make the Dry Batter: In a separate bowl combine flour, corn starch, baking powder, paprika, chili powder, garlic, salt, and pepper; whisk well.
- 44. Prepare the Wet Batter: Measure 2 cups of the dry batter, add 20 oz sparkling water and two eggs, whisk until a smooth batter forms.
- 55. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (347°F). Use enough oil to submerge the tenders.
- 66. Remove chicken from the Marinade, letting excess drip off. Dredge each piece in the dry batter, then dip into the wet batter, ensuring an even coating.
- 77. Carefully lower the coated tenders into the hot oil. Fry 5–7 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (165°F).
- 88. Transfer the fried tenders to a paper‑towel‑lined tray to drain excess oil.
- 99. Make the Honey Garlic Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, add minced garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
- 1010. Stir in jalapeño dust, hot sauce, and honey; simmer 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
- 1111. Toss the hot fried chicken tenders in the sauce, or drizzle the sauce over the tenders just before serving.
- 1212. Serve immediately with your favorite side (e.g., coleslaw, fries, or a simple green salad).
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders?
- About 45 minutes in total: 30 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders recipe come from?
- It was shared by thegoldenbalance on tiktok.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.