Description
Delightful chicken tenders coated in a crispy cornflake crust and drizzled with a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Boneless Chicken Thighs or Breasts
- 2 cups Cornflakes
- 1/2 cup Hot Honey
- 1/2 cup All-purpose Flour
- 1 Egg, whisked
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- Vegetable Oil, for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Trim excess fat and cut into strips.
- Create Dredging Stations: Set up bowls with flour mix, whisked egg, and crushed cornflakes.
- Coat the Chicken: Dip each strip in flour, egg, and cornflakes.
- Heat the Oil: Heat enough oil to cover the skillet base over medium-high.
- Cook the Chicken: Fry in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain and Serve: Drain on paper towels and drizzle with hot honey.
- Enjoy: Serve with favorite sides.
Notes
For a healthier option, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes instead of frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tender
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken tenders, hot honey, cornflake crust, family recipe, comfort food