Honey Sriracha Chicken Tenders (oven-baked!)
These Honey Sriracha Chicken Tenders are a delightful combination of sweet and spicy flavors, baked to crispy perfection. Perfect for a family dinner or a weekend gathering, they're sure to please everyone!
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper
- 3 mixing bowls
- 1 whisk
- 1 oven
- 1 cooking spray or oil
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken tenderloins
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup sriracha sauce Adjust based on your spice preference.
- 1 cup breadcrumbs Preferably panko for extra crunch.
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- as needed cooking spray or oil For greasing the baking sheet.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it with cooking spray or oil.
- In a mixing bowl, combine honey and sriracha sauce. Stir until well mixed. Reserve about ¼ cup of this mixture for later use as a dipping sauce.
- In a separate bowl, place the flour and season with salt and pepper. In another bowl, beat the eggs, and in a third bowl, place the breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each chicken tenderloin in the flour, shaking off excess, then dip it in the beaten eggs, and finally coat it in the breadcrumbs. Place the coated tenders on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden brown, flipping them halfway through baking.
- Once done, remove from the oven and drizzle the reserved honey-sriracha mixture over the chicken tenders before serving.
- Serve hot with the remaining honey-sriracha dip on the side.
Notes
Adjust the amount of sriracha based on your spice preference.
You can replace chicken tenderloins with chicken breasts cut into strips if desired.
Serve these tenders with a side of vegetable sticks or a fresh garden salad to complete the meal.