Description
Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders are your new go-to 20-minute dinner. Juicy chicken coated in a sweet garlic-soy glaze—perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
1½ pounds (650g) chicken tenderloins (mini chicken fillets)
¼ cup (30g) all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
For the Sauce:
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari)
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, and pepper. Coat each chicken tenderloin in the flour blend, gently shaking off any excess.
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add half of the chicken tenders and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C). Remove and set aside. Repeat with the remaining butter and chicken.
- Make the Sauce: Deglaze the skillet by adding ¼ cup of water, scraping up any browned bits. Allow the liquid to reduce slightly. Sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds until it becomes aromatic. Stir in honey, soy sauce, vinegar (or lemon juice), and red pepper flakes if using. Simmer the sauce for 1-2 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
- Combine and Serve: Return the cooked chicken tenders to the skillet, turning them to coat evenly in the sauce. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve over jasmine rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice.
Notes
Make the sauce ahead and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Add steamed veggies for a complete meal.
For extra heat, stir in sriracha or chili flakes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: skillet
- Cuisine: American, Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 ounces
- Calories: 352 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Protein: 37 g