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Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders

Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders for a Healthy Dinner Treat

Delight in these Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders, a crispy and flavorful twist on comfort food that's quick and easy for weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Soaking Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 tenders
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Tenders
  • 1 pound Chicken Tenders Fresh tenders ensure a juicy texture.
  • 1 cup Milk Can use buttermilk for extra flavor.
  • 1 cup Bread Crumbs Opt for panko breadcrumbs for crunch.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Can swap with cayenne for heat.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Used for greasing.
For the Honey Garlic Sauce
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Chilli Flakes Omit for milder sauce.
  • 2 tablespoons White Wine Vinegar Apple cider vinegar is a substitute.
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Low-sodium is healthier.
  • 1/2 cup Honey Maple syrup can be a vegan alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Water Adjust thickness of sauce.
  • 1 tablespoon Cornflour Arrowroot powder serves as gluten-free option.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Large Baking Tray
  • Shallow Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • plate

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a large baking tray with olive oil.
  2. Soak the chicken tenders in milk for about 10 minutes.
  3. Mix bread crumbs, salt, and black pepper on a separate plate. Dredge soaked chicken in the mixture.
  4. Bake the coated chicken tenders for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked.
  5. Heat olive oil in a saucepan, add garlic and chili flakes, cooking for one minute.
  6. Add white wine vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and water. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  7. Mix cornflour with reserved water and add to the sauce, cooking until thickened.
  8. Pour sauce over hot chicken tenders and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tenderCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best flavor and texture. Adjust spices to taste.

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