Honey BBQ Chicken Tenders

Honey BBQ Chicken Tenders

Crispy golden chicken tenders coated in a sweet and smoky honey BBQ sauce that delivers maximum crunch and flavor.

30Min
4Servings
485Cal
MediumLevel
Kid friendlySpicy 1/5
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Equipment

Mixing bowl
Plate
Frying pan
Tongs
Mixing spoon

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

chicken tenders (raw)

500 g

all-purpose flour (dry)

120 g

egg (raw)

2 pcs

panko breadcrumbs (dry)

150 g

honey (liquid)

60 ml

ketchup (liquid)

80 ml

smoked paprika (dry)

5 g

garlic powder (dry)

3 g

salt (dry)

3 g

black pepper (dry)

2 g

olive oil (liquid)

30 ml

Instructions

1

Prepare breading station

Set up three bowls for dredging: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs mixed with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

5 min
2

Bread the chicken tenders

Dip each chicken tender first in flour, then egg, then panko breadcrumbs, pressing to coat evenly.

10 min
Press breadcrumbs firmly for maximum crunch.
3

Pan-fry the tenders

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry breaded tenders 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

10 min180°Ctimer 10 min
Do not overcrowd the pan to maintain crispiness.
4

Make honey BBQ sauce

In a small bowl, mix honey, ketchup, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper until smooth.

3 min
Taste and adjust sweetness or smokiness to preference.
5

Coat tenders and serve

Toss hot fried tenders in the honey BBQ sauce or serve sauce on the side. Garnish and serve immediately.

2 min
Toss while tenders are hot for best sauce adhesion.

Storage

Fridge: 2 days
Reheat: Oven 180°C for 8-10 minutes

Best enjoyed fresh. Reheat in oven to restore crispiness.

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