Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMerle's Whiskey KitchenChicken Tenders (3) Recipe

Chicken Tenders (3) Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Served with 'Hot' Honey

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Ingredients

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Chicken Tenders

Hot Honey

Method

Chicken Tenders

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Cut the chicken breast into strips, about 1 inch wide.

  2. 2

    Set Up Breading Stations

    In one bowl, place the all-purpose flour mixed with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. In a second bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. In a third bowl, place the bread crumbs.

  3. 3

    Bread the Chicken

    Dip each chicken strip first into the flour mixture, then into the egg mixture, and finally coat it with the bread crumbs. Make sure each piece is well coated.

  4. 4

    Fry the Chicken

    In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the breaded chicken strips in batches. Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Hot Honey

  1. 5

    Prepare the Hot Honey

    In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the honey, red pepper flakes, and cayenne pepper. Stir gently until warmed through, allowing the spices to infuse into the honey, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

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