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Nashville Hot Honey Chicken Tenders Recipe for Spicy Southern Comfort Food

Nashville Hot Honey Chicken Tenders Recipe for Spicy Southern Comfort Food


  • Author: Amanda
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Crispy Nashville Hot Honey Chicken Tenders with bold Southern spices and sweet honey glaze.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound chicken tenders
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Marinate chicken tenders in buttermilk for 30 minutes.

2. Mix flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

3. Coat chicken tenders in flour mixture.

4. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat.

5. Fry chicken tenders for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown.

6. Mix honey and hot sauce in a saucepan over low heat.

7. Drizzle hot honey glaze over fried chicken tenders.

8. Serve immediately with your favorite Southern sides.

Notes

  • Use double coating for extra crispy chicken.
  • Serve hot for best texture.
  • Store leftovers in airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Southern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 980mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg

Keywords: Nashville hot honey chicken tenders