Crispy Honey Chipotle Tenders
Juicy chicken tenders coated in a crispy seasoned crust, then tossed in a sweet and smoky honey chipotle glaze for a perfect balance of heat and crunch.
Equipment
Ingredients
Main
chicken tenders (raw)
600 g
buttermilk
240 ml
all-purpose flour
200 g
cornstarch
50 g
paprika
5 g
garlic powder
3 g
onion powder
3 g
salt
5 g
black pepper
2 g
vegetable oil
1000 ml
honey
80 g
chipotle pepper in adobo
30 g
butter
30 g
garlic (minced)
2 cloves
Instructions
Marinate the chicken
Place chicken tenders in buttermilk to tenderize and add flavor.
Prepare the coating
Mix flour, cornstarch, and spices to create a crispy seasoned coating.
Coat the tenders
Remove chicken from buttermilk and dredge in the seasoned flour mixture.
Fry the tenders
Deep fry the coated tenders until golden and cooked through.
Make the honey chipotle sauce
Simmer honey, chipotle, butter, and garlic to create a sticky spicy glaze.
Toss and serve
Toss the hot fried tenders in the sauce and serve immediately.
Original recipe
Storage
Re-crisp in the oven for best texture. Sauce may separate after freezing.
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