These oven-baked Nashville Hot Honey Chicken Tenders are spicy, sweet, and crispy with a sticky hot honey glaze. A no-fry version of the Southern favorite, perfect for dinners, parties, or casual bites.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
1 ½ lbs chicken tenders
1 cup buttermilk
2 tbsp hot sauce
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup cornstarch
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup panko breadcrumbs (optional)
Cooking spray or oil
Instructions
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Marinate chicken in buttermilk and hot sauce for at least 1 hour.
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Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
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In one bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, and seasonings. In another bowl, beat the eggs. Place panko in a third bowl if using.
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Dredge chicken in flour mix, dip in egg, and coat with panko.
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Arrange tenders on rack and spray lightly with oil.
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Bake 18–22 minutes, flipping once, until golden and cooked through.
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Melt butter in a saucepan and stir in honey, hot sauce, spices, and vinegar. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
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Brush glaze over hot tenders and serve.