Chicken

Hot Honey Chicken Tenders

Panko-coated chicken tenders bake until golden, then get a thin drizzle of hot honey. Serve them straight from the oven for the best crunch.

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
Serves
4
Heat
Medium

Golden · Crunchy · Easy oven bake

Golden panko chicken tenders drizzled with hot honey on a white platter beside sauce
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Ingredients

Servings: 4

Quantities for 4 servings

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Prep timer

15:00

Ready

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The method

  1. 01

    Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly oil a large baking sheet. Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and paprika.

  2. 02

    Place flour, beaten eggs, and panko in separate dishes. Coat the chicken in flour, egg, then panko, pressing lightly to help it stick.

  3. 03

    Arrange on the sheet without crowding and drizzle with oil. Discard any breading that touched raw chicken.

  4. 04

    Bake for 15–20 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and the center reaches 165°F (74°C). Continue cooking if needed.

    Step timer

    15:00

    Ready

  5. 05

    Drizzle with hot honey just before serving, or keep it in a clean dipping bowl on the side.

Times are estimates. Check doneness and any required internal temperature before serving.

A little sweet. A little heat. All yours.

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Baking sheet & wire rack

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Silicone basting brush

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Keep the sweet heat going.

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