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Honey BBQ Chicken Tenders
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Honey BBQ Chicken Tenders

Juicy breaded chicken tenders glazed in a sticky honey BBQ sauce. These crowd-pleasing tenders are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

4.5
40 min
🍴4 servings
🔥480 cal
🔖Easy
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30 second summary

Golden crispy chicken tenders coated in a sweet and smoky honey BBQ glaze.

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Nutrition per serving

480Calories
34gProtein
42gCarbs
18gFat
1gFiber

Ingredients

4servings

Main

Breading

Sauce

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Instructions

1

Set Up Breading Station

Set up three shallow bowls. Fill the first with flour seasoned with salt and garlic powder. Fill the second with beaten eggs. Fill the third with panko breadcrumbs mixed with smoked paprika.

2

Bread the Chicken

Dredge each chicken tenderloin in flour and shake off excess. Dip into the egg wash and let excess drip off. Press firmly into the panko breadcrumbs on both sides until fully coated.

3

Cook the Tenders

Heat oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear tenders for 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer the skillet to a 400 degree F oven and bake for 10 minutes.

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4

Make the Honey BBQ Sauce

Combine BBQ sauce and honey in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir until warmed through and well combined, about 3 minutes. Do not let the sauce boil or it will become too thick.

5

Glaze and Serve

Brush the warm honey BBQ sauce generously over each tender. Serve with extra sauce on the side for dipping. Plate immediately and enjoy while hot.

Substitutions

panko breadcrumbscrushed cornflakes for an extra crunchy coating
honeymaple syrup for a deeper sweetness
vegetable oilavocado oil for a higher smoke point

Common mistakes

Not pressing the panko firmly onto the chicken which causes the coating to fall off during cooking
Overcrowding the pan which lowers the oil temperature and results in soggy breading
Applying the BBQ glaze too early in the oven which causes the sugars to burn before the chicken is cooked through
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