Honey Chipotle Chicken Tenders
Honey Chipotle Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
For the Chicken Tenders
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders, cut into desired pieces
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup flour
- as needed oil spray
For the Honey Chipotle Sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup chipotle in adobo
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Cut the chicken tenders into your desired pieces, ensuring they are uniform in size for even cooking.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Place the cut chicken into a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Add 1 tablespoon of oil, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of pepper to the chicken in the bowl.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Mix the chicken thoroughly until it is well coated with all the seasonings. Use your hands or a spoon to ensure every piece is covered.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Add 1 cup of flour to the seasoned chicken in the bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour until it is fully coated. Shake off any excess flour.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Arrange the floured chicken tenders in a single layer in your air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd it. You may need to cook in batches.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Spray the chicken generously with oil spray to help achieve a crispy exterior.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Air fry the chicken at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until cooked through and crispy. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400
- 10
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the sauce. In a separate medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup of honey, 1/4 cup of chipotle in adobo, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar.
⏱️ 3 min
- 11
Whisk the sauce ingredients together until they are well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 1 min
- 12
Once the chicken tenders are cooked, transfer them to a large clean bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 13
Pour the prepared honey chipotle sauce over the hot chicken tenders.
⏱️ 1 min
- 14
Toss the chicken until all pieces are evenly coated with the delicious sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
- 15
Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro before serving immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Honey Chipotle Chicken Tenders
For the Chicken Tenders
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders, cut into desired pieces
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup flour
- as needed oil spray
For the Honey Chipotle Sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup chipotle in adobo
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Cut the chicken tenders into your desired pieces, ensuring they are uniform in size for even cooking.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Place the cut chicken into a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Add 1 tablespoon of oil, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of pepper to the chicken in the bowl.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Mix the chicken thoroughly until it is well coated with all the seasonings. Use your hands or a spoon to ensure every piece is covered.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Add 1 cup of flour to the seasoned chicken in the bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour until it is fully coated. Shake off any excess flour.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Arrange the floured chicken tenders in a single layer in your air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd it. You may need to cook in batches.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Spray the chicken generously with oil spray to help achieve a crispy exterior.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Air fry the chicken at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until cooked through and crispy. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400 - 10
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the sauce. In a separate medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup of honey, 1/4 cup of chipotle in adobo, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar.
⏱️ 3 min - 11
Whisk the sauce ingredients together until they are well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 1 min - 12
Once the chicken tenders are cooked, transfer them to a large clean bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 13
Pour the prepared honey chipotle sauce over the hot chicken tenders.
⏱️ 1 min - 14
Toss the chicken until all pieces are evenly coated with the delicious sauce.
⏱️ 1 min - 15
Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro before serving immediately.
⏱️ 1 min