Description
Juicy chicken tenders coated in a crispy panko and feta crust, baked until golden, then drizzled with a spicy-sweet hot honey lemon sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce (e.g., Sriracha)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Cooking spray or olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease with cooking spray.
- In a shallow bowl, mix together panko, crumbled feta, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, place flour. In a third bowl, beat the eggs.
- Dredge each chicken tender first in flour, then dip in egg, then coat thoroughly with the panko-feta mixture. Press gently to adhere.
- Place coated tenders on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray or drizzle with olive oil to help browning.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
- Meanwhile, prepare the hot honey lemon sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, hot sauce, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Remove tenders from oven and let cool for 2 minutes. Drizzle or brush generously with the hot honey lemon sauce before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For extra heat, add more hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne to the breading.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: American