Homemade Spicy Chicken Tenders with Honey Drizzle

Name: Homemade Spicy Chicken Tenders with Honey Drizzle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3-4 servings
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs chicken tenders; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 eggs, beaten; 2 cups panko breadcrumbs; 1 TL garlic powder; 1 TL onion powder; 1 TL smoked paprika; 1/2 TL cayenne pepper (adjust to taste); Salt and pepper; 3 EL honey, warmed; Cooking spray or olive oil

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Skip the drive-thru and make these incredibly addictive Homemade Spicy Chicken Tenders that are both healthier and more flavorful. Chicken tenders are coated in a seasoned blend of panko, spices like cayenne and smoked paprika, then baked until irresistibly crispy and golden brown. The finishing touch is a light drizzle of warm honey, which creates a magical sweet-and-spicy glaze that will have everyone reaching for more. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces like ranch or blue cheese for the ultimate crowd-pleasing snack, appetizer, or main course. This recipe taps into the enduring love for chicken tenders while offering a grown-up, gourmet twist that’s perfect for game day, family dinner, or meal prep for protein-packed lunches.

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A basket of crispy spicy chicken tenders drizzled with honey, with dipping sauce on the side

Prep Time15 min

Cook Time20 min

Servings3-4 servings

Equipment

Baking sheetWire rackThree shallow bowls

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet and lightly grease it.
2
Set up a breading station: one bowl with flour seasoned with salt and pepper; one with beaten eggs; one with panko mixed with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne.
3
Dredge each chicken tender in flour, then egg, then press into the spiced panko mixture until fully coated.
4
Place tenders on the wire rack. Lightly spray with cooking oil.
5
Bake for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through. Drizzle with warm honey before serving.

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RECIPE BY

Leckere Rezepte

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