Honey BBQ Chicken Tenders
Golden crispy chicken tenders tossed in a sticky honey BBQ glaze. Juicy inside with a crunchy coating and sweet-savory flavor that works for weeknights or gatherings.
Equipment
- 1 | Mixing bowls | for marinade and dredge
- 1 | Deep skillet | for frying
- 1 | Whisk | for sauce
- 1 Tongs
- 1 | Wire rack | for draining
Ingredients
- 1.5 | lbs | chicken tenderloins |
- 1 | cup | buttermilk |
- 1.5 | cups | all-purpose flour |
- 1 | tsp | salt |
- 1 | tsp | black pepper |
- 1 | tsp | paprika |
- 1/2 | tsp | garlic powder |
- 1 | | oil | for frying
- 1/2 | cup | BBQ sauce |
- 3 | tbsp | honey |
- 2 | tbsp | butter |
- 1 | | ranch dressing | for dipping
Instructions
- Marinate chicken tenderloins in buttermilk for 15 minutes.
- Mix flour with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Dredge each piece thoroughly in the seasoned flour.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F.
- Fry tenders in batches 3-4 minutes per side until golden.
- Whisk BBQ sauce, honey, and butter in a saucepan until glossy.
- Toss hot fried tenders in the warm sauce until coated.
- Serve immediately with ranch dressing on the side.
- Tip: Rest dredged chicken 5 minutes before frying for better adhesion.
Notes
Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Reheat in a 375°F oven to restore crispiness.
Toss in sauce just before serving for maximum crunch.
Use chicken breast strips if tenders are unavailable.
Reheat in a 375°F oven to restore crispiness.
Toss in sauce just before serving for maximum crunch.
Use chicken breast strips if tenders are unavailable.