This Truffle Honey Chicken Tenders Recipe post is sponsored by Perdue Farms. All opinions are my own.
Doesn't this dinner idea sound super fancy? You know I'm all about easy dinner recipes and you won't believe how ridiculously easy this is to make! And who doesn't love chicken tenders?
It feels elegant but is perfectly family-friendly. If you're looking for a meal to serve on a special occasion, this one is perfect.
And it's quick enough for a weeknight!
Using Perdue Farms chicken tenders, that I had shipped right to my door, means that I had a quality protein to work with which I feel good about serving my family.
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OMG! This Truffle Honey Chicken Tenders Recipe!
This is more work than I would usually put in for a weeknight meal. But there are some special nights that warrant a little more time in the kitchen.
Like many of my other recipes, there are all kinds of ways to modify this to suit your family's tastes and time constraints.
I have not been able to stop thinking about a luscious Truffle Honey Chicken recipe I had on a recent weekend getaway. It was that good.
As I thought about that dish, it dawned on me that it wasn't actually a difficult recipe idea while at the same time seeming fancy and special and high end. The perfect example of low-key fancy.
So I decided to try my hand at making Honey Truffle Chicken Tenders and the results were so tasty!
Making your own chicken tenders at home is a little bit time consuming but the flavor is worth it.
And if you've not yet had the pleasure of tasting Truffly Honey, now is the time.
What Kind of Chicken to Use
These Honey Truffle Chicken Tenders were easy to make using the Perdue Harvestland Chicken Breast Tenderloins. I just grabbed a few of the individual packets and thawed them out.
I do just about all my grocery shopping online but until now I've never been happy with the meat choices. So I'm really happy that Perdue Farms has started selling its products online!
With the Perdue Farms new direct to consumer retail site, makes buying quality proteins for your family quick and easy!
They sent me the Medium Family Bundle to try and I know you'll love it too! They offer a few sizes, depending on the size of your family and also a few designed for entertaining!
Perdue Farms Medium Family Bundle
- Niman Ranch Applewood Uncured Bacon
- Perdue Panko Breaded Dino Nuggets
- Perdue Harvestland Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Tenderloins, Individually Wrapped
- Niman Ranch Uncured Bacon Wrapped with Rosemary Pork Chops
- Niman Ranch Uncured Pork Breakfast Sausage
Each of these items can be purchased individually, but you get a better value when buying a bundle.
And if you use my affiliate code, you get 10% off and a box of Free Diced Chicken Breasts!
For every bundle shipped, Perdue Farms will donate to the Arbor Day Foundation which replants damaged areas of forest area. The donation will help offset the carbon footprint required to get these amazing products to our homes.
I LOVE that!
I was able to sample the Niman Ranch Pork Chops a few months ago and it was divine! I can't wait to put these bacon-wrapped pork chops on my meal plan.
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How to Make Honey Truffle Chicken Tenders
Ingredients:
- 1/2- 2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins (about 3 sleeves frozen PERDUE® Harvestland® Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Tenderloins)
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cups plain breadcrumbs
- 2 TBSP Milk
- 2 tsp salt, divided
- 1 tsp pepper, divided
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Olive Oil (enough to fry the homemade chicken tenders in)
- Truffle Honey (at least a few TBSP)
The Perdue Harvestland Chicken Tenderloins thawed so easily! I just put them in a bowl of cold water for about 1/2 hour, then moved them to the fridge.
They were ready to go when I was ready to make this recipe.
Most homemade chicken tenders recipes suggest that you use a mallet and pound out the chicken to create a thinner piece and to ensure that they are all roughly the same size.
I am far too lazy to do that. And I've opted to use a tenderloin instead of a chicken breast. The option is on the table if you feel like you have time and energy for extra tenderizing.
But what really sets this pretty basic recipe apart is the Truffle Honey. It adds the most amazing flavor that you didn't even know you were missing!
What is Truffle Honey?
Truffle honey is honey infused with truffles. It can be made from any variety of honey and have either black or white truffle flavor.
It isn't cheap, but it's not outrageous. It's a great way to get that earthy truffle taste into a dish without going broke. It is possible to make your own but it probably doesn't save you much money.
It doesn't need refrigeration and can last for several years. So you will be able to get your money's worth.
What Does Truffle Honey Taste Like?
Truffles can be an acquired taste. They have an earthy quality but can be addicting. They are somewhat mushroomy but a little more pungent. And also a bit creamy.
And when paired with the honey, it has the most amazing sweet and savory quality. The scent is intriguing and the flavor is exquisite.
How to Use Truffle Honey
Truffle Honey can be used for so many different things! For the most part, any way you would use honey you can use Truffle Honey.
Maybe not in tea…
It's great on meat and cheese boards. It makes the perfect final drizzle on an appetizer. It would be crazy tasting with some melted brie on a grilled cheese sandwich. I would drink it straight as a marinade for meats. And it would be the perfect dip for fresh apples.
Where to Find Truffle Honey
I think you'll be surprised how easy it is to find Truffle Honey. I bought mine on Amazon but you can absolutely find it in specialty food stores as well as higher-end markets.
If you can't find it, you could mix truffle oil and honey together. The consistency might be a bit different but you'll still get the flavor profile.
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Season the flour with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper in one bowl and mix.
- Add egg and milk to another bowl and lightly beat.
- Place breadcrumbs in a third bowl and add 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp garlic powder and 1/2 tsp pepper and mix.
- Dredge chicken tenderloin piece first in the flour making sure to shake off any excess.
- Next dip the chicken piece in the egg mixture, allowing any extra to drip off.
- Then fully coat the chicken in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Put the coated chicken tenderloins in a single layer on a cookie sheet and put it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Heat a few tablespoons of olive oil in a frying pan over medium.
- Add several breaded chicken tenderloins to the pan and cook approximately 2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Don't crowd the pan. Cook the chicken in stages.
- When the chicken is browned, put it on a clean baking sheet and bake in the oven for approximately 5 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Add a few tablespoons into a small microwave-safe bowl and heat for about 15 seconds.
- Plate the chicken, then drizzle the warm Truffle Honey over the homemade chicken tenders.
Notes:
When dredging the pieces, try to keep one hand for the dry ingredients and one for the wet ingredients. It will keep you from looking like Edward Tenderloin Hands.
Putting the chicken in the fridge before frying helps the coating to stick to the chicken a little bit better. If you're going to all that trouble, you want to make sure your chicken is crispy and delicious!
A Special Family Dinner Idea!
If you've never warmed up honey, you're in for a treat! It gets runny and the flavor mellows out a bit.
And it's absolutely delicious! It makes the perfect easy sauce for the chicken tenders.
This version with truffles elevates this chicken dish and makes it extra special.
But of course, you can always use plain honey and still get a tasty meal.
Printable Recipe>>
Honey Truffle Chicken Tenders
It's easy, it's delicious and it's a delicious recipe to make for an extra special weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1/2- 2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cups plain breadcrumbs
- 2 TBSP Milk
- 2 tsp salt, divided
- 1 tsp pepper, divided
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Olive Oil (enough to fry the homemade chicken tenders in)
- Truffle Honey (at least a few TBSP)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Season the flour with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper in one bowl and mix.
- Add egg and milk to another bowl and lightly beat.
- Place breadcrumbs in a third bowl and add 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp garlic powder and 1/2 tsp pepper and mix.
- Dredge chicken tenderloin piece first in the flour making sure to shake off any excess.
- Next dip the chicken piece in the egg mixture, allowing any extra to drip off.
- Then fully coat the chicken in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Put the coated chicken tenderloins in a single layer on a cookie sheet and put it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Heat a few tablespoons of olive oil in a frying pan over medium.
- Add several breaded chicken tenderloins to the pan and cook approximately 2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Don't crowd the pan. Cook the chicken in stages.
- When the chicken is browned, put it on a clean baking sheet and bake in the oven for approximately 5 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Add a few tablespoons into a small microwave-safe bowl and heat for about 15 seconds.
- Plate the chicken, then drizzle the warm Truffle Honey over the homemade chicken tenders.
Notes
Refrigerating the tenders after they have been breaded helps to get the coating to stick when frying.
If you can't find truffle honey or don't want to spend the money, this will still be super tasty with regular honey.
Add a little melted butter if you want to make it more like a pan sauce.
The whole process for purchasing all the Perdue Farms brand's products was so simple.
The website is super easy to navigate and is easy to browse and check out all the products they offer.
Then the box arrived right at my door and I cleared a shelf in my freezer so I can easily access them for easy dinners.
I especially love that the company has sustainability at the forefront of their minds and really put thought into the shopping experience from start to finish.
The boxes are made from 100% recyclable cardboard and insulated with eco-friendly packaging that is biodegradable, compostable and dissolves in water!
You can read even more about how they have updated their processes here.
How to Make Truffle Honey Chicken Kid-Friendly
As I mentioned, Truffle Honey is an acquired taste. I have one son who loves to try new things and is open to unique flavors. My other kid, not so much.
If your kids are resistant to Truffly Honey I would try it on Dino Nuggets or simply use regular honey.
Time Saving Tips for Honey Truffle Chicken
If you don't have time to make your own homemade chicken tenders, simply use one of Perdue Farm's other products that are already breaded for you.
Or use Dino Nuggets.
The Dino Nuggets are made from boneless, skinless chicken breast and coated in Panko breadcrumbs. They are crispy and delicious and the perfect vehicle for the sweet honey.
Whether you're celebrating a family birthday or a good grade on a project, this yummy Truffle Honey Chicken Tenders Recipe is a great family dinner idea that feels extra special.
And Perdue Farms is there to make it even easier!
More Easy Chicken Recipes:
- Chipotle Lime Crusted Chicken Breasts
- Creamy Chicken Eden Isle
- White Chicken Enchiladas with Green Chiles
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