Crispy Chicken Tenders in Sweet Chick Hot Honey

Method

1. Prep & Preheat

Preheat your oven to 180°C (fan).
Place a wire rack over a roasting tray to allow even air circulation and crispiness during baking.

2. Seasoned Coatings

In a bowl, combine the flour with half of the garlic, onion, and paprika powders. Mix well.
In a second bowl, crack and whisk the eggs, then season with the remaining spice mix.
Place the crushed cornflakes into a third bowl for the final coating.

3. Dredging the Chicken

Working one tender at a time:
Dip into the egg mixture
Coat in the flour mixture
Return to the egg mixture
Finally, press firmly into the crushed cornflakes to coat completely
Lay each coated tender on the wire rack. Repeat until all are coated.

4. Bake the Tenders

Bake the tenders in the preheated oven for 20–30 minutes, or until golden, crispy, and fully cooked through. Flip halfway for even browning if desired.

5. Pickled Onions

In a small bowl, mix the sliced red onion with red wine vinegar, salt, and sugar.
Let it marinate while the chicken cooks (at least 20 minutes).

6. Honey Sour Cream

In a small serving bowl, add the sour cream and drizzle with Sweet Chick Hot Honey. Swirl gently.

7. Finishing Touch

Once the chicken is out of the oven, brush generously with Sweet Chick Hot Honey on all sides while hot.
Allow to rest for a few minutes to set the glaze.

To Serve

Plate the hot honey-glazed chicken tenders with a side of tangy pickled onions and a dollop of honey-drizzled sour cream. Add your favourite accompaniments—fries, slaw, or a fresh salad.