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Crispy Honey Lemon Chicken Tenders Recipe

4.8 from 150 reviews

Crispy Honey Lemon Chicken Tenders are golden-baked or fried chicken strips coated with a crunchy breadcrumb crust and glazed with a sweet and tangy honey lemon sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal or snack.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken

  • 1 pound chicken tenders

Breading

  • 1 cup breadcrumbs

Glaze

  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels to ensure the breadcrumbs stick properly.
  2. Bread the chicken: Coat each chicken tender evenly with breadcrumbs, pressing gently so they adhere well.
  3. Cook the chicken: Choose your method:
    Baking: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place breaded tenders on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for about 15-20 minutes until golden and cooked through.
    Frying: Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken tenders for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Drain excess oil on paper towels.
  4. Make the glaze: While the chicken is cooking, in a small saucepan, gently warm the honey and lemon juice together, stirring to combine for about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  5. Glaze the chicken: Once cooked, brush the honey lemon glaze generously over each chicken tender, ensuring a glossy, flavorful coating.
  6. Serve: Serve the crispy glazed chicken tenders warm, optionally garnished with lemon zest or fresh herbs for added brightness.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness when baking, lightly spray the breaded chicken with cooking spray before placing it in the oven.
  • You can substitute panko breadcrumbs for a crunchier texture.
  • Adjust honey and lemon juice quantity according to your preferred sweetness and tanginess balance.
  • Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety.

Keywords: crispy chicken tenders, honey lemon chicken, baked chicken tenders, chicken snack, sweet and tangy chicken