🍯✨ CRISPY HONEY BUTTER GARLIC CHICKEN TENDERS ✨🍯
Golden-crispy outside, juicy inside, glazed with sticky-savory magic!
🔥 WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS
✔ Double-crunch technique (panko + cornstarch)
✔ Buttermilk brine for ultra-juicy meat
✔ 5-minute honey butter glaze that clings perfectly
✔ Baked OR air-fried for healthier crisp
🛒 INGREDIENTS (Serves 4)
For the Chicken:
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1.5 lbs chicken tenders (or breast cut into strips)
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1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
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1 tbsp hot sauce (optional, for tang)
Crispy Coating:
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1 cup panko breadcrumbs
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1/4 cup cornstarch (secret crunch!)
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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1/2 tsp salt
Honey Butter Glaze:
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3 tbsp butter
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3 garlic cloves (minced)
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3 tbsp honey
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tsp lemon juice
👩🍳 STEP-BY-STEP
1️⃣ BRINE (30 MIN – 4 HRS):
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Soak tenders in buttermilk + hot sauce in fridge
2️⃣ CRISP COATING:
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Mix panko, cornstarch, and seasonings
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Drain chicken, dredge in coating (press hard!)
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Bake at 425°F for 15-18 mins (flip halfway)
OR Air fry at 400°F for 10-12 mins
3️⃣ GLAZE & SERVE:
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Melt butter, sauté garlic 30 sec until fragrant
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Whisk in honey, soy sauce, lemon juice
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Toss crispy tenders in glaze or drizzle generously
💡 PRO TIPS
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Extra crunch: Spray tenders with oil before baking
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Make ahead: Brine overnight, coat just before cooking
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Spicy twist: Add 1/2 tsp cayenne to coating
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Kid-friendly: Serve with honey mustard dip
🍽️ PAIRINGS
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With: Garlic mashed potatoes & roasted broccoli
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As appetizers: Skewer with toothpicks + extra glaze for dipping
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Meal prep: Reheats perfectly in air fryer
📸 TAG #EATWELLDAILY WHEN YOU MAKE THIS!
💬 “THESE OUTSHINE ANY RESTAURANT VERSION!”
The cornstarch-panko combo creates an irresistible shatter-crisp crust, while the buttermilk keeps every bite juicy. The sweet-salty glaze takes it over the top!
⏳ SWIPE ➡️ FOR MORE 30-MINUTE CRISPY MAGIC!
(Next up: Korean-style double-fried wings!)
