Honey BBQ Crack Chicken

By augusj

Ingredients

• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 lbs. Chicken tenders
• 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
• 3 lrg. Eggs, beaten
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup Barbecue sauce
• 1/2 cup Brown sugar
• Juice of 2 limes
• 1 tsp. Garlic powder
• Ranch dressing, for serving (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a large resealable Ziploc bag, combine flour and chicken. Shake until fully coated.
Set up a dredging station: In one bowl, add panko breadcrumbs and in another bowl whisk eggs and add 2 tablespoons water. Dip chicken in beaten eggs, then panko until fully coated. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet and season generously with salt and pepper.
Bake until golden and crispy, 20 to 25 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over low heat, warm barbecue sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and garlic powder.
Coat baked chicken in sauce and serve with ranch, if desired.