Cheesy Hot Honey Tenders
Crispy cornflake-crusted chicken tenders stuffed with gooey mozzarella and drizzled with spicy-sweet hot honey sauce, served with a creamy dipping sauce.
Equipment
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
chicken tenders (raw)
700 g
whole milk mozzarella (block)
200 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
Breading Station
large eggs (beaten)
2 pcs
cornflakes (crushed)
3 cup
Hot Honey Sauce
honey
79 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
lemon juice (fresh)
5 ml
Instructions
Season the Chicken
Pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels and season evenly with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
Stuff with Cheese
Create a small lengthwise tunnel in each chicken tender without cutting through, then insert mozzarella cheese sticks and seal the opening.
Prepare Breading Station
Crush cornflakes into fine crumbs and beat eggs in separate bowls.
Coat the Tenders
Dip each stuffed tender in beaten eggs, then press firmly into crushed cornflakes for a thick, crunchy coating.
Fry the Tenders
Heat oil in a pan to 180°C and fry the breaded tenders for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and crunchy.
Air Fry Alternative
Place tenders in air fryer basket, spray lightly with oil, and cook at 200°C for 12-14 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Make the Sauces
Whisk hot honey sauce ingredients in a small pan over low heat for 1 minute. Mix creamy dipping sauce ingredients in a bowl.
Serve
Brush or toss the freshly cooked tenders in warm hot honey sauce and serve immediately with dipping sauce on the side.
Original recipe
Storage
Best served fresh. Reheat in air fryer to restore crispiness. Store sauce separately.
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