Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders
Deliciously sticky and sweet, these Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders are a quick and easy dish that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds chicken tenderloins the star of the show!
- 1/2 cup soy sauce use low-sodium to control salt level
- 1/3 cup honey nature’s sweetener
- 4 cloves garlic freshly minced
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar adds brightness
- 1 tablespoon ginger freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch helps to thicken the glaze
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil adds a nutty aroma
- 2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil for pan-frying
- to taste sesame seeds for garnish, optional
- to taste green onions for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Pat chicken tenderloins dry and place in a bowl.
- Whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, cornstarch, and sesame oil to make the glaze.
- Marinate chicken in half of the glaze for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet and cook chicken tenders until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Add remaining glaze to the skillet and simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, then serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate longer if time allows.