Description
This mouthwatering honey garlic chicken tenders recipe blends sweet and savory flavors with crispy perfection. Glazed golden tenders deliver a satisfying crunch that draws diners into a delightful culinary experience you won’t soon forget.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) chicken tenders
- ¾ cup (255 g) honey
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (60 ml) soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Canola oil
Instructions
- Seasoning Preparation: Blend flour with a harmonious mix of herbs and spices to craft a robust, flavor-packed coating for the chicken tenders.
- Egg Dipping Station: Whisk eggs in a shallow vessel to create a smooth, adhesive layer that ensures the seasoned flour clings perfectly to the meat.
- Coating Process: Dredge each chicken tender first in the seasoned flour, then dip into whisked eggs, allowing excess to drip off before re-coating with flour for an extra-crispy exterior.
- Oil Heating: Warm canola oil in a large skillet until it reaches a shimmering, dynamic temperature that promises a golden, crunchy finish.
- Frying Technique: Gently lower the double-coated tenders into the hot oil, allowing each side to develop a rich, amber-brown crust for 4-5 minutes until thoroughly cooked.
- Draining and Resting: Transfer the fried tenders to a paper towel-lined surface to absorb excess oil and maintain their delectable crispiness.
- Sauce Creation: In a separate pan, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then introduce soy sauce, honey, and optional red pepper flakes to develop a glossy, flavor-packed sauce that balances sweet, savory, and subtle heat.
- Final Touch: Generously coat the crispy chicken tenders with the vibrant honey garlic sauce, or serve the sauce on the side for personalized dipping enjoyment.
Notes
- Prep Seasoned Flour Carefully: Blend herbs and spices thoroughly into flour for maximum flavor infusion and even coating distribution.
- Egg Wash Technique: Whisk eggs until smooth and uniform to create the perfect adhesive layer for crispy chicken tender breading.
- Double-Coating Strategy: Use two-step dredging process for extra crunchiness, ensuring each tender has thick, golden-brown exterior.
- Temperature Control Matters: Maintain consistent oil heat around 350-375°F to achieve perfectly crispy chicken without burning or undercooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 629
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 657 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg