These Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders are crunchy finger licking good and are the perfect any day of the week.
Craving a delicious weeknight lunch or dinner that’s easy to make and packed with flavor? Look no further than Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders! This recipe is a delightful twist on the classic honey garlic chicken, with a kick of spice that will tantalize your taste buds.
What’s nice about this dish is that Ykaie likes it and she’s actually the one who made it for lunch today. Ang saya magkaroon ng anak na malaki na… heehee
I love the crisp chicken but the key to this dish is the incredible glaze. It’s a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy, making it incredibly addictive. Chili flakes adds the spicy kick, while honey cuts through the saltiness. Garlic brings an extra layer of complexity, and a touch of butter adds richness to the sauce.
This recipe is surprisingly versatile. You can toss chicken wings, crispy shrimp, or even potato wedges in this glaze for a flavor explosion.
But let me tell you why you’ll love this recipe:
- Easy: This dish may not be quick because of the brining but it’s pretty easy to make.
- Flavorful: The sweet and spicy glaze is bursting with flavor and will leave you wanting more.
- Versatile: You can adjust the spice level to your preference and use the glaze on other proteins or vegetables.
- Family-Friendly: Even picky eaters will love these crispy and flavorful chicken tenders.
So ditch the boring old chicken tenders and give this recipe a try. You won’t be disappointed!
Tips:
- For a thicker glaze, simmer it for a few minutes before adding the chicken.
- If you don’t have chili flakes, you can substitute with sriracha or chili garlic sauce. Just be aware that the flavor profile will be slightly different.
- Serve these chicken tenders with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, or sweet and sour sauce.
I hope you enjoy this recipe! Let me know in the comments below what you think.
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Ingredients
- 900g chicken breast cut into large strips
- oil for frying
Chicken Brine
- 2 cups water
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp ginger powder
- 2 bay leaves
Wet Batter
- 1/3 cup flour
- 4 oz water
- 1 egg
Seasoned Flour
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tbsp chicken powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp ginger powder
- 1/ 2 tsp mustard powder
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
Creamy Garlic Dip
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tsp chicken powder
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ground black pepper
Spicy Honey Garlic Glaze
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 tbsp chili flakes
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp paprika
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ingredients for the chicken brine. Mix well, brine the chicken for 1 hour.
- Make the Creamy Garlic Dip. Combine the ingredients in a bowl. Mix well and chill for 1 hour.
- After 1 hour, dry the chicken pieces on a paper towel and season with salt and pepper.
- Make the Wet Batter and the seasoned flour. Just combine the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
- Heat oil in your pot/pan.
- Dip each chicken in the wet batter then in the seasoned flour. Deep Fry in hot oil until golden brown.
- Make the Spicy Honey Garlic Glaze by combining all the ingredients in a hot pan and cooking in until your desired thickness.
- Toss the chicken in the Spicy Honey Garlic Glaze and serve with the Creamy Garlic Dip.
