Hot honey rub chicken tenders 🥰 Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and even better dipped in homemade ranch 🤤 Ingredients Chicken: • 1.1 lb (500 g) chicken tenders • 1 tsp garlic powder • ½ tsp each: salt, black pepper, onion powder, paprika • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper • 1 large egg Dry Coating: • 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour • ¼ cup (30 g) cornstarch • 1 tsp baking powder • ½ tsp each: salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper Hot Honey Sauce: • 3 tbsp unsalted butter • ¼ cup (60 ml) hot sauce • ⅓ cup (110–115 g) honey • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper Hot Honey Rub: • 1 tsp paprika • 1 tsp garlic powder • 1 tsp onion powder • 1 tsp brown sugar • ½ tsp cayenne pepper Instructions: 1. Season the chicken In a large bowl, combine the chicken tenders with garlic powder, salt, black pepper, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and egg. Mix until evenly coated. Marinate for 15–20 minutes. 2. Prepare the coating In a separate bowl, whisk together all dry coating ingredients until well combined. 3. Coat the chicken Dredge each chicken tender in the flour mixture, pressing lightly so the coating adheres. Shake off any excess. 4. Fry Heat oil to 170–175°C (340–350°F). Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a wire rack and let rest briefly. 5. Make the hot honey sauce Melt the butter over low heat. Add the hot sauce, honey, and cayenne pepper, stirring until fully combined. Remove from heat and keep warm. 6. Toss Place the hot chicken in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with the warm hot honey sauce and toss quickly to coat. 7. Finish with rub Sprinkle lightly with the hot honey rub and toss once or twice. Serve immediately. #hothoney #chickentenders #hothoneyrub #EasyRecipes #recipeoftheday - @hescooks