Hot Honey Chicken Tenders | High Protein Recipe | Chicken Recipe

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Low-fat yogurt reduces calories while maintaining tanginess.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes + vinegar

Sriracha offers a similar heat with less sodium.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Maple syrup provides sweetness with a different flavor profile.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Marinate chicken tenders in buttermilk and hot sauce for at least 30 minutes.

Combine flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.

Remove chicken from marinade and allow excess liquid to drip off.

Dredge each chicken tender in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Fry chicken tenders in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.

Remove chicken from oil and drain on paper towels.

In a small saucepan, combine honey and additional hot sauce; heat over low until warm.

Drizzle hot honey mixture over fried chicken tenders before serving.

Serve with extra hot sauce on the side if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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