Description
Ultra-crispy chicken tenders baked to perfection and finished with a sticky, spicy hot honey glaze. Crunchy, flavorful, and family-approved!
Ingredients
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2 lbs chicken breast tenderloins
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6 cups cornflakes, crushed
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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2 large eggs
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2 tbsp hot sauce (plus more for glaze)
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Extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling)
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½ cup honey
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1–3 tsp cayenne pepper
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¾ tsp chipotle chili powder
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Sea salt
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Optional: parsley, thyme, or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
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Crush cornflakes and mix with Parmesan, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
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In another bowl, whisk eggs with 2 tbsp hot sauce.
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Dip each chicken piece in egg wash, then coat in cornflake mixture. Repeat for thicker coating.
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Place coated tenders on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 20–25 minutes.
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Meanwhile, heat honey with hot sauce, cayenne, chipotle, garlic powder, onion powder, and sea salt.
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Drizzle warm hot honey over baked chicken. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
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For extra crunch, double-coat the tenders.
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Adjust cayenne for preferred spice level.
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Use gluten-free cornflakes for a GF version.
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Store in fridge up to 3 days; reheat in oven or air fryer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American