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4.7 from 9 votes

Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders

Quick and delicious chicken tenders with flavorful sauce to enjoy with hot rice!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 297 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian , American

Ingredients

For the chicken
  • 1 pound chicken tenderloins
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
For the sauce
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic 
  • 2 tablespoons less sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons green onions chopped

Instructions

To make the chicken:
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  1. Pat dry the chicken with a paper towel.
  2. In a shallow dish, combine flour, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Dredge the chicken tenders in the flour mixture and coat evenly on both sides.
  3. Heat a large skillet with oil and butter, add the chicken tenders and sear the chicken to golden on both sides for about 3-5 minutes.
  4. When chicken is cooked through, remove to a plate and set aside.
To make the sauce:
  1. Add the butter to the same skillet you cooked the chicken in and let melt.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for a minute. Stir in the soy sauce, honey, sriracha, and white vinegar. Allow the sauce to simmer for 1-2 minutes until it thickens. Sprinkle the sauce with red chili flakes.
  3. Transfer the chicken tenders back to the skillet and toss the chicken to coat in the sauce. Cook for 1 minute to reheat the chicken.
  4. Garnish the chicken tenders with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Notes

  • To make a saucier garlic chicken add ¼ cup of water while making the sauce.
  • The same recipe can be used to make chicken thighs and breasts.
  • We like to serve these chicken tenders over rice and spoon any extra sauce over the top.

Nutrition Information

Calories 297kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 13g (20%) Cholesterol 78mg (26%) Sodium 763mg (32%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 10g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 297

% Daily Value*

Calories 297kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 13g 20%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Sodium 763mg 32%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 10g 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.