Honey Cajun Chicken Tenders 

 August 6, 2025

By  Nutra Chef

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Crispy, Sweet, Spicy—and 100% Farm-Fresh

This one’s for the flavour lovers. These Honey Cajun Chicken Tenders are everything you want in a bite: crispy, golden, sweet, spicy, and sticky in all the right ways. And the best part? They’re made in the air fryer using Nutrafarms’ hormone- and antibiotic-free chicken—sourced straight from Ontario farms you can trust.

Perfect for weeknight dinners, family-friendly meals, or game day cravings, these tenders deliver big flavour without any sketchy ingredients. Let’s make magic happen with just a few pantry staples and a whole lot of goodness.

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Chicken:

  • 2 Nutrafarms chicken breasts

  • ½ cup flour

  • 1 cup Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes (crushed)

  • 1 egg (beaten)

  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning

  • ½ tsp paprika

  • Salt & pepper to taste

  • Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

For the Honey Cajun Sauce:

  • ½ cup butter
  • ⅔ cup honey
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp applesauce
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🍳 Instructions

1. Prep the Chicken

Slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise, then cut into strips to create tenders.

2. Season & Coat

  • In a bowl, mix flour with salt, pepper, paprika, and Cajun seasoning.
  • Dip each chicken strip into the flour mix, then the beaten egg, and coat with crushed Frosted Flakes.

3. Air Fry

  • Place tenders in your air fryer basket (in a single layer).
  • Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 14 minutes, flipping halfway through for even crispiness.

4. Make the Sauce

  • While the chicken cooks, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add honey, Cajun seasoning, and applesauce. Stir for about 1 minute until smooth and glossy.

5. Glaze & Serve

Toss the cooked pasta directly into the sauce and coat well. Alternatively, plate the pasta and spoon the sauce over top.

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Why Nutrafarms Chicken?

We use only pasture-raised, hormone- and antibiotic-free chicken from trusted Ontario farms. That means every bite is packed with clean protein and peace of mind.

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This recipe proves that real ingredients + a little spice = next-level flavour. With Nutrafarms, you can stock your freezer with ethical, farm-sourced meat and cook meals that are both easy and extraordinary.

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