Honey Butter Garlic Chicken (Print-Friendly Recipe)
Tender chicken coated with honey, butter, garlic, and panko crumbs for a crispy finish.
# Ingredients List:
→ Proteins
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1 lb chicken tenders
→ Sauce and Seasoning
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1/4 cup honey
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2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp paprika
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1 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp black pepper
→ Coating
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1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
→ Miscellaneous
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Cooking spray
# How to Make It:
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Combine honey, melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a bowl and mix until fully integrated.
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Add chicken tenders to the mixture and toss until they are evenly coated with the sauce.
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Spread breadcrumbs on a separate plate. Dredge each coated chicken tender in the breadcrumbs, ensuring full coverage.
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Preheat the air fryer to 380°F and spray the basket lightly with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
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Arrange breaded chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overlapping. Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and fully cooked.
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Remove chicken tenders from the air fryer and allow to rest for a few minutes before serving.
# Extra Information:
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For an extra crunchy coating, double bread the tenders by dipping them again in the honey mixture and then in the breadcrumbs before air frying.