Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders

Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders

from littlesunnykitchen.com
20 min

A quick and simple recipe for Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders is about to become your new favorite weeknight meal. The sweet sauce is amazing with a side of rice.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup (30g) all purpose flour (I used gluten free)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 ½ pounds (650g) chicken tenderloins (they're called mini chicken fillets in the UK)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce (tamari sauce for gluten free)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar ( or lemon juice)
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

  1. 1

    In a shallow dish combine the flour with salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken tenders in the flour mixture, and shake off any excess.

  2. 2

    In a skillet, over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter, then work in 2 batches and cook the chicken tenders on both sides until a golden brown crust forms (2-3 minutes per side) the chicken is ready when the internal temperature reaches 165°F/74°C. Remove onto a plate. Melt the rest of the butter, and cook the remaining chicken tenders.

  3. 3

    Deglaze the pan by adding about ¼ cup of water, and scrape off any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. Allow the liquid to reduce.

  4. 4

    Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Then add honey, soy sauce or tamari, vinegar, and red pepper flakes if using. Cook for 1-2 minutes so the sauce is heated up and starts to thicken, return the chicken to the pan, and flip it so it’s all covered in sauce.

  5. 5

    Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve over jasmine rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice.