Oven-baked Nashville Hot Honey Chicken Tenders are spicy, crunchy, and coated with a rich, sweet-hot glaze. This lighter take on a comfort food favorite is perfect for dinner, snacking, or parties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1½ 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
For the glaze:
¼ cup butter
⅓ cup honey
2 tbsp hot sauce
½ tsp paprika
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
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Combine chicken, buttermilk, and hot sauce. Marinate for at least 1 hour.
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Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment and set a wire rack on top.
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Mix flour, cornstarch, and spices in one bowl. Beat eggs in another. Add panko to a third bowl.
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Dredge chicken in flour, dip in egg, then coat with panko.
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Place tenders on the rack. Lightly spray with oil.
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Bake 18–22 minutes, flipping once, until golden and cooked through.
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For the glaze, melt butter and stir in honey, hot sauce, cayenne, paprika, and vinegar. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
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Brush glaze over hot tenders and serve immediately.