Ingredients
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To make your own Hot Honey Bacon Chicken Tenders, gather these ingredients:
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 slices of cooked bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup hot honey
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate chicken tenders in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- Mix flour, cornmeal, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Dredge the marinated chicken in the flour mixture and shake off excess.
- Fry chicken in hot oil until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Top hot chicken with chopped bacon and drizzle with hot honey.
Notes
- For extra tenderness, marinate the chicken longer if possible.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper for desired spice level.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian