Crispy Honey Lemon Chicken Tenders Recipe
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.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 pound chicken tenders
Breading
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Glaze
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels to ensure the breadcrumbs stick properly.
- Bread the chicken: Coat each chicken tender evenly with breadcrumbs, pressing gently so they adhere well.
- 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. - 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.
- Glaze the chicken: Once cooked, brush the honey lemon glaze generously over each chicken tender, ensuring a glossy, flavorful coating.
- 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
