Description
Delicious honey garlic chicken tenders, seared to perfection and coated in a sweet and savory sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons low sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels so they sear instead of steam.
- Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder, then toss with the flour until evenly coated.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and sear the chicken tenders for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden; transfer to a plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium, add the butter to the same skillet, and stir in the minced garlic, cooking just until fragrant.
- Whisk in the honey, chicken broth, soy sauce, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes and let the sauce bubble for 1 to 2 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Return the chicken tenders and any juices to the pan, turning them in the sauce and simmering for another 3 to 4 minutes until cooked through and glazed.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley, taste and adjust seasoning, and serve the chicken tenders hot with extra sauce spooned over the top.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
- This dish pairs well with rice or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken tender
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg