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Crispy Honey BBQ Chicken Tenders

5 from 1 vote
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.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Entree, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. Take each tender and dip it in the flour, then the egg mix, and finally coat it well in the panko.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Toss your hot, crispy tenders in the sauce until they are coated in all that sticky goodness.
  6. 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