Michael Symon's FETA-BRINED Chicken Tenders
Michael Symon's FETA-BRINED Chicken Tenders  
Podcast: Chewed UP
Published On: Mon Jan 12 2026
Description: It's Deep Winter Comfort Week, and Michael Symon is on a mission to rescue chicken tenders from their frozen-food reputation. The result? Crispy, feta-brined chicken tenders that are juicy, crunchy, and packed with flavor—finished with a DIY hot honey that hits sweet, spicy, and tangy all at once. Along the way, Clinton Kelly and Carla Hall dive into comfort food nostalgia, regional fried-chicken debates, hot honey's cultural takeover, and why you should always trust what actually tastes good—no matter what the internet tells you. There's crunchy crust talk, brining secrets, sauce debates, and just enough chaos to remind you this is Chewed Up. This episode is a masterclass in making familiar food better without overthinking it—and a reminder that fried chicken, when done right, is undefeated. 👉 Grab the full recipe + more at: https://www.chewedupshow.com/recipes TIMESTAMPS (YouTube & Spotify) 00:00 – Welcome to Deep Winter Comfort Week 02:45 – Why chicken tenders are having a moment 04:00 – Feta brine: what it does and why it works 07:10 – Flour, egg, breadcrumb (everything seasoned) 10:30 – Frying for maximum crunch 13:00 – Making hot honey from scratch 17:00 – Sauce heat debates + acid balance 21:00 – Fan mail & comfort food confessions 28:00 – Is hot honey a trend or a staple? 34:00 – Fan giveaway winner 🙌 SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS FreshDirect → Fresh groceries delivered straight to your door. https://www.freshdirect.com Frontgate → Premium home, kitchen, and entertaining essentials — including Michael Symon's collection featured on the show. https://frontgate.com Señorita → Non-alcoholic, full-flavored THC margarita made with real juice and organic agave. https://www.senoritadrinks.com/discount/CHEWEDUP20 Canopy by Hilton → A lifestyle hotel brand by Hilton that provides a local experience. https://www.hilton.com/en/canopy PRODUCTION CREDITS Kitchen Designed by Anthony Carrino → https://anthonycarrino.com Produced by Simple Alien → https://www.simplealien.com/ Camera, Audio and Crew provided by TV Boy → https://tvboynyc.com/ ABOUT CHEWED UP Three lifestyle icons reunite with zero filter, strong opinions, and even stronger flavors. Clinton Kelly, Carla Hall, and Michael Symon are back in the kitchen with comedy, comfort food, and unfiltered conversation — served loud. Episodes drop 3x a week: Monday – Appetizers Wednesday – Mains Friday – Desserts Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss a bite. Want to Watch? → Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuHH7XP03FXQIhHlQ3 → YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChewedUpShow Want to Listen? → Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuHH7XP03FXQIhHlQ3 → Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chewed-up/id1840993910 → Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1fc5d229-459b-4334-8970-ce0d6f925982/chewed-up → RedCircle: https://redcircle.com/shows/c42dbec1-e576-4927-acc7-f22e988c1a81 FAN GIVEAWAY Every episode we pick one lucky subscriber for a fan giveaway. This Week's Giveaway: A one-of-a-kind original art piece by Carla Hall Want in? 👉 Subscribe and sign up here: https://chewedupshow.com/fangiveaway Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy