Cheesy Hot Honey Tenders
Crispy chicken tenders stuffed with mozzarella and coated in crunchy cornflakes
Crispy cornflake-crusted chicken tenders stuffed with gooey mozzarella cheese and finished with a sweet-spicy hot honey glaze.
Equipment
Ingredients
Chicken
chicken tenders (raw)
700 g
Seasonings
salt
1 tsp
garlic powder
1 tsp
onion powder
1 tsp
smoked paprika
1 tsp
black pepper
0.5 tsp
cayenne pepper
0.5 tsp
Cheese
whole milk mozzarella block (cut into thick uniform cheese sticks)
200 g
Breading
large eggs (beaten)
2 pcs
cornflakes (crushed into fine crumbs)
3 cup
Hot Honey Sauce
honey
80 ml
hot sauce
30 ml
smoked paprika
0.5 tsp
apple cider vinegar
5 ml
cayenne pepper
0.25 tsp
garlic powder
0.25 tsp
salt
1 pinch
Creamy Dipping Sauce
mayonnaise
60 ml
dijon mustard
15 ml
honey
15 ml
ketchup
30 ml
garlic powder
0.5 tsp
paprika
0.5 tsp
cayenne pepper
0.25 tsp
fresh lemon juice
5 ml
Instructions
Season the Chicken
Pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels. Season with the seasonings evenly over every chicken tender.
Stuff with Cheese
Poke a small lengthwise hole right down the middle of each chicken tender. Insert a mozzarella cheese stick and pinch the chicken meat around the opening so the cheese is completely hidden inside.
Prepare Breading Station
Set up two bowls: beaten eggs and crushed cornflakes. Dip stuffed tender into eggs, then press firmly into cornflakes until it has a thick, crunchy coat.
Pan Fry the Tenders
Heat cooking oil in a pan over medium heat (180°C). Fry the tenders for 4 to 5 minutes per side until the cornflake crust is golden and crunchy.
Air Fry Alternative
Place the tenders in your air fryer basket, spray them lightly with cooking oil, and cook at 200°C for 12 to 14 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Make Hot Honey Sauce
Whisk the hot honey sauce ingredients together in a small pan over low heat for 1 minute until warm.
Make Creamy Dipping Sauce
Combine mayonnaise, dijon mustard, honey, ketchup, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and fresh lemon juice in a bowl. Whisk until smooth.
Serve
Brush or toss the freshly cooked, hot chicken tenders in the warm hot honey sauce. Serve immediately with your dipping sauce on the side.
Original recipe
Storage
Store sauce separately. Reheat in air fryer or oven to restore crispiness. Do not microwave.
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