Crispy oven-baked chicken tenders glazed with a spicy-sweet hot honey sauce. Inspired by Nashville hot chicken, this version is lighter, bold in flavor, and perfect for dinner or entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1½ lbs chicken tenders
1 cup buttermilk
2 tbsp hot sauce
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup cornstarch
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup panko breadcrumbs (optional)
Cooking spray or oil
For the glaze:
¼ cup unsalted butter
⅓ cup honey
2 tbsp hot sauce
½ tsp paprika
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
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Combine chicken, buttermilk, and hot sauce. Marinate for at least 1 hour.
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Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment and place a wire rack on top.
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In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, and seasonings. In another bowl, beat eggs. Add panko to a third bowl.
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Dredge chicken in flour, dip in egg, then coat with panko if using.
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Place tenders on the rack and spray lightly with oil.
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Bake 18–22 minutes, turning once, until golden and cooked through.
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For the glaze, melt butter and stir in honey, hot sauce, cayenne, paprika, and vinegar. Simmer until smooth.
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Brush the hot glaze over the tenders and serve immediately.