Crispy Honey BBQ Chicken Tenders
These tenders are the best of both worlds. You get a super crunchy, golden crust on the outside and tender, juicy chicken on the inside, all wrapped in a sweet and sticky BBQ sauce.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 450kcal
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1½ lbs chicken tenders
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp water
- 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Oil for frying
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- First, season your chicken tenders with a little salt and pepper. Grab three bowls. Put flour in one, whisk the eggs and water in the second, and put the panko in the third.
- Take each tender and dip it in the flour, then the egg mix, and finally coat it well in the panko.
- Heat your oil in a skillet. Fry the chicken in small batches until they are golden brown and cooked through. This usually takes about 4 to 5 minutes per side.
- While the chicken fries, grab a small pan. Mix your BBQ sauce, honey, soy sauce, and garlic powder together over low heat until it is nice and warm.
- Toss your hot, crispy tenders in the sauce until they are coated in all that sticky goodness.
- Serve them up right away and enjoy!
Notes
- Double-coat: Repeat the flour-egg-panko steps for an extra-thick crust.
- Add Spice: Stir a pinch of cayenne pepper into the sauce for a little kick.
- Cook in Batches: Fry only a few pieces at a time to keep the oil hot and the crust crispy
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcal | Protein: 28g | Fiber: 4g