Honey-Peanut Crusted Chicken Tenders with Spicy Gochujang Dipping Sauce

Honey-Peanut Crusted Chicken Tenders with Spicy Gochujang Dipping Sauce ingredients

• 1.5 lbs chicken tenders
• 3 slices white bread
• 3 tbsp creamy peanut butter
• 2 tbsp honey
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 pieces large eggs
• 2 tbsp milk (any kind)
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
• 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium)
• 1 tsp honey
• 0.5 tsp sesame oil

Watch how to make Honey-Peanut Crusted Chicken Tenders with Spicy Gochujang Dipping Sauce

Follow the key cooking steps, then use the full instructions below for measurements and timing.

How to make Honey-Peanut Crusted Chicken Tenders with Spicy Gochujang Dipping Sauce

1. Pat the 1.5 lbs chicken tenders dry thoroughly with paper towels to ensure the breading adheres well and cooks crisply.
2. Prepare the Honey-Peanut Crust: Tear the 3 slices of white bread into small pieces. Place them in a food processor with 3 tbsp creamy peanut butter, 2 tbsp honey, 0.5 tsp garlic powder, and 0.25 tsp salt.
3. Pulse the mixture until fine, moist crumbs form. If you don't have a food processor, finely chop the bread and mix thoroughly by hand with the other crust ingredients.
4. Set up a breading station: Place 0.5 cup all-purpose flour in a shallow dish, the pulsed breadcrumb mixture in another shallow dish, and whisk 2 large eggs with 2 tbsp milk in a third shallow dish.
5. Dredge each chicken tender first in the flour, shaking off excess. Then dip it into the egg wash, allowing excess to drip off. Finally, press it firmly into the honey-peanut breadcrumb mixture to fully coat.
6. Heat 0.5 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers (about 350-375°F).
7. Carefully place 3-4 breaded chicken tenders into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 4-6 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
8. Remove the cooked tenders and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil, sprinkling lightly with additional salt if desired. Repeat with remaining tenders, adding more oil if needed.
9. While the tenders cook, prepare the Spicy Dipping Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tsp honey, and 0.5 tsp sesame oil until smooth.
10. Serve the hot and crispy Honey-Peanut Crusted Chicken Tenders immediately with the Spicy Gochujang Dipping Sauce on the side.

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