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Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders

Irresistible Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders in 20 Minutes

Transform your weeknight dinner with Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders that are quick, flavorful, and crowd-pleasing.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 tenders
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Tenders
  • 1 lb Chicken Tender Use fresh or frozen for convenience
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to your preference
  • 1 tsp Pepper Optional for milder flavors
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Fresh garlic works well too
  • 1 cup Corn Starch Swap with all-purpose flour if desired
  • 1 large Egg For a vegan option, use a flax egg
For the Sauce
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
  • 2 tbsp Korean Chili Paste Substitute with sriracha if needed
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Low-sodium options are healthier
  • 1/3 cup Honey Use maple syrup for a vegan alternative
  • 2 tbsp Butter Replace with vegan butter or oil for dairy-free
For Garnishing
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds Optional garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • non-stick pan
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken tenders with salt, pepper, garlic powder, corn starch, and egg. Let it sit for 5 minutes to infuse flavors.
  2. Dredge marinated chicken tenders in an additional layer of corn starch until evenly coated. Set aside while heating your pan.
  3. Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat, add oil to coat. Fry chicken tenders for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. In a saucepan, combine Korean chili paste, honey, soy sauce, and butter over medium-high heat. Stir for 30 seconds until butter melts.
  5. Stir in minced garlic into the sauce and simmer for another 30 seconds until it thickens slightly.
  6. Add fried chicken tenders to the sauce and toss to coat evenly. Cook for an additional minute on high heat.
  7. Remove from heat, sprinkle sesame seeds over tenders, and serve immediately with rice or salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tenderCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These chicken tenders are versatile and can be served with various side dishes for a complete meal. Adjust spice levels as desired.

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