difficulty
Beginner
Servings
2 servings
Prep time
15 min
Cooking time
20 min
Calories
420 kcal
These Crispy Hot Honey Chicken Tenders are sweet, spicy, and perfectly crunchy. The chicken is coated in a crispy crust, baked until golden, and finished with a sticky hot honey glaze that adds the perfect balance of heat and sweetness.
The contrast between the crunchy coating and the glossy sauce makes this dish really satisfying. It’s simple to make, but feels like a restaurant-style comfort meal at home.
Perfect for dinner, sharing, or even as a fun weekend meal.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This recipe is crispy, high in protein, and easy to make in the oven. The sweet and spicy glaze makes it extra flavorful and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 300 g chicken tenders
- 1 egg
- 80 g breadcrumbs (panko)
- 50 g flour
- Salt & pepper
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp chili flakes or hot sauce
- 1 tsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
- Coat chicken in flour, egg, then breadcrumbs.
- Place on a baking tray and bake for 15–20 minutes.
- Heat honey, chili, and butter.
- Drizzle hot honey over chicken.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
- Protein: ~33 g
- Fat: ~20 g
- Carbohydrates : ~35 g
- Fiber: ~2 g
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Make Ahead & Meal Prep
You can bread the chicken tenders up to 24 hours in advance and store them covered in the fridge. This makes it quick and easy to cook when you’re ready.
For best results, bake the chicken fresh so it stays crispy. You can also prepare the hot honey sauce ahead and reheat it gently before serving.
If you have leftovers, store them in the fridge and reheat in the oven or air fryer to bring back some of the crispiness.
Tips
- Use panko for extra crispiness
- Don’t overcrowd the tray
- Flip halfway for even cooking
- Add sauce just before serving
Variations
- Classic version: Crispy chicken with honey
- Spicy version: Add more chili
- Garlic version: Add garlic to sauce
- Air fryer version: Cook in air fryer
FAQ
Yes, frying will make the chicken even crispier. Just cook in hot oil until golden and fully cooked through.
Make sure not to overcrowd the tray and bake at a high temperature. Adding the sauce right before serving also helps keep the coating crispy.
It has a mild to medium heat depending on how much chili you add. You can easily adjust the spice level to your preference.
Yes, just cut the chicken breast into strips so they cook evenly.
Yes, cook at around 180–200°C for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway for even crispiness.
It pairs well with fries, rice, salad, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
This usually happens if there’s not enough heat or airflow. Make sure the oven is fully preheated and avoid stacking the chicken.
Recipe by vino
The crispy coating combined with the sweet and slightly spicy hot honey glaze makes this dish really satisfying. The contrast between crunchy chicken and the sticky sauce gives it a great texture and flavor in every bite.
It’s also very easy to make, especially since it can be baked instead of fried. That makes it less messy while still giving you a crispy result. It’s the kind of meal that feels fun and indulgent, but is still simple enough for any day of the week.
