Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders
A delicious and easy meal featuring juicy chicken tenders coated in a sweet honey-garlic sauce. Perfect for a quick dinner.
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp chili powder
- ⅛ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
For the sauce
- ¼ cup coconut aminos (or soy sauce, low sodium)
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tbsp butter (or oil) for cooking
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix salt, black pepper, paprika, chili powder, cinnamon, and onion powder.
- Sprinkle the spice blend evenly over the chicken, coating each piece thoroughly.
Cooking
- Heat 1 tablespoon of butter or oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the seasoned chicken tenders and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter (or add a splash of oil).
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in coconut aminos (or soy sauce), red wine vinegar, and honey. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Return the cooked chicken tenders to the skillet, tossing them in the honey garlic sauce. Let the chicken simmer for an additional 2 minutes, ensuring the sauce coats each piece evenly.
Serving
- Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with optional parsley or sesame seeds. Serve hot with your favorite sides!
Notes
Serve with rice, noodles, or fresh vegetables. You can also use wraps or salads to enjoy this dish. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to a month.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18g
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