If you’re craving the crispy, saucy goodness of restaurant-style chicken tenders, you’ll fall in love with these Crispy Honey BBQ Chicken Strips. They deliver everything: juicy chicken on the inside, an ultra-crunchy coating, and a glossy honey BBQ glaze that’s sweet, tangy, and finger-licking good.
Perfect for weeknight dinners, parties, game nights, or anytime comfort food calls, this recipe is easy to make and even easier to devour.
Ingredients:
For the Chicken Strips:
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenders (cut into strips)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Honey BBQ Sauce:
- ½ cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Pinch of chili flakes (optional for heat)
Instructions:
1. Marinate the Chicken:
In a bowl, mix chicken strips with buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight for extra tenderness).
2. Prepare the Coating:
In another bowl, mix flour and cornstarch with a pinch of salt and pepper.
3. Heat the Oil:
Pour vegetable oil into a deep pan and heat to 350°F (175°C).
4. Dredge and Fry:
Remove chicken from marinade. Dredge each strip in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to coat. Fry in batches for 5–6 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
5. Make the Honey BBQ Sauce:
In a small saucepan, combine all sauce ingredients over medium heat. Stir and simmer for 3–5 minutes until warm and slightly thickened.
6. Toss and Serve:
Toss the hot chicken strips in the honey BBQ sauce until evenly coated. Serve immediately with ranch, blue cheese dip, or extra BBQ sauce on the side.
These Crispy Honey BBQ Chicken Strips are pure comfort food—crispy, sticky, sweet, and smoky in every bite. Serve them with fries, coleslaw, or on a toasted bun for a killer sandwich. Trust us, once you try these, you’ll never look at fast food the same way again! 🍯🔥🍗
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