Crispy Chicken Tenders with Spicy Honey Mustard Sauce

Servings

3–4 servings

Total Time

35 minutes

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Ingredients

For the Chicken

• 500 g chicken tenders or chicken breast cut into strips

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

• 2 large eggs

• ½ cup buttermilk

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• oil for frying

For the Spicy Honey Mustard Sauce

• ½ cup mayonnaise

• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tbsp honey

• 1 tsp hot sauce

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• pinch red pepper flakes

• salt and pepper to taste

Optional Garnish

• chopped parsley

• parmesan cheese

• mixed lettuce or greens

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Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken

Pat chicken tenders dry with paper towels.

Season them with:

• salt

• pepper

• garlic powder

• paprika.

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2. Set Up the Breading Station

Prepare three bowls:

1️⃣ Flour mixture

• flour + pinch salt

2️⃣ Egg mixture

• eggs + buttermilk (whisked)

3️⃣ Crispy coating

• panko breadcrumbs

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3. Bread the Chicken

Dip each piece:

1. Flour

2. Egg mixture

3. Panko breadcrumbs

Press gently so the crumbs stick well.

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4. Fry the Chicken

Heat oil to 175°C / 350°F.

Fry chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until:

• golden brown

• crispy outside

• internal temp reaches 75°C / 165°F.

Place on a rack or paper towel to drain.

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5. Make the Sauce

In a bowl mix:

• mayonnaise

• Dijon mustard

• honey

• hot sauce

• garlic powder

• chili flakes

Whisk until smooth and creamy.

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6. Serve

Place crispy chicken over a bed of greens.

Drizzle the spicy honey mustard sauce on top and serve extra sauce on the side.

Garnish with parsley and parmesan.

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✅ Flavor Profile

• ultra crispy coating

• juicy chicken inside

• creamy, sweet, spicy sauce

• restaurant-style comfort food

Perfect for:

• family dinners

• party appetizers

• game day snacks.