Sweet & Tangy Chicken Tenders (Printer-Friendly Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 cup milk
03 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
04 - 1 tablespoon hot sauce (Frank's Red Hot preferred)
05 - 2 large eggs, whisked
06 - 2 cups flour
07 - 1 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons lemon pepper, divided
08 - 2 teaspoons garlic powder, divided
09 - 2 teaspoons paprika, divided
10 - ½ teaspoon baking powder
11 - Vegetable oil for frying

→ For the Honey Lemon Pepper Sauce

12 - 1/2 cup honey
13 - 1/2 cup butter
14 - 1 tablespoon lemon zest
15 - 1 teaspoon minced garlic
16 - 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning

# Let's Cook!:

01 - Slice the chicken breasts into four tenders each and place them in a bowl with milk, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika and hot sauce mixed together. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 3 hours
02 - Prepare two bowls: one with beaten eggs and the other with a mixture of flour and remaining spices
03 - Coat each chicken piece first in the flour mixture, then dip in the eggs, and coat again in the flour mixture. Gently remove excess flour and arrange the coated chicken on a baking sheet
04 - Heat about two inches of oil in a large deep pan over medium-high heat to reach 350 degrees
05 - Fry the chicken in small batches for 5-7 minutes or until they turn a golden brown color then set them aside to rest while making sauce
06 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once fully melted, add the honey. Stir in the lemon pepper seasoning, lemon zest, and minced garlic. Mix well and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then remove from heat
07 - Put the chicken tenders in a large bowl and pour the honey butter sauce over them, tossing to coat evenly. Alternatively, you can serve the sauce in small bowls for dipping

# Cook's Notes:

01 - Can marinate chicken overnight for more flavor
02 - Use a thermometer to maintain oil temperature for best results
03 - Sauce can be served as coating or dipping sauce

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