Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders
Delicious honey garlic chicken tenders bursting with flavor, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 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 garlic cloves (minced)
- ¼ cup coconut aminos (or low sodium soy sauce)
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tbsp butter (or oil)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix salt, black pepper, paprika, chili powder, cinnamon, and onion powder. Sprinkle this spice blend evenly over the chicken.
- Cook the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of butter or oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Combine sauce ingredients: Stir in coconut aminos (or soy sauce), red wine vinegar, and honey. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Glaze the chicken: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing in the sauce. Let it simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve: Transfer the chicken to a serving plate and garnish with parsley or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
Double the sauce for extra flavor. Don’t overcook the chicken to keep it moist.