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Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders Recipe

This Crispy Honey Butter Fried Chicken is the perfect combination of crunchy, juicy, sweet, and savory. Golden fried chicken is coated in a rich honey butter glaze that creates an irresistible flavor in every bite. It’s a comfort food favorite that’s perfect for family dinners, gatherings, or weekend treats.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken pieces drumsticks or thighs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ⅓ cup honey

Method
 

  1. Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Remove chicken from buttermilk and coat well in the flour mixture.
  4. Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
  5. Fry chicken pieces in batches for about 12–15 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  6. In a small saucepan, melt butter and stir in honey to make the glaze.
  7. Drizzle or toss the fried chicken with the honey butter glaze.
  8. Serve hot and crispy.

Notes

  • Double-coat the chicken for extra crispy texture.
  • Let fried chicken rest on a wire rack to stay crispy.
  • Add a pinch of chili flakes to the honey butter for a sweet-spicy twist.
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