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Sticky Sweet Chicken Tenders: A Delicious Recipe


  • Author: amelia
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Crispy on the outside, tender inside, and coated in a sticky, sweet sauce that keeps you coming back for more.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken tenders

  • 1/2 cup honey

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Optional: sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish


Instructions

  • Season & cook: Season chicken tenders with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook tenders until golden and cooked through (about 3–4 minutes per side).

  • Make sauce: In a bowl, whisk honey, soy sauce, garlic, and vinegar.

  • Coat: Pour sauce over chicken in the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and coats the tenders (about 3–5 minutes).

  • Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.

Notes

  • Use fresh garlic for best flavor.

  • Serve with rice or steamed veggies for a complete meal.

  • Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 280 kcal
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: Moderate
  • Fat: 7g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 28g