Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders Recipe
These Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders are a delightful combination of crispy chicken tenders coated in a sweet and savory honey butter garlic sauce. Perfect for a family-friendly meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chicken Tenders:
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Honey Butter Garlic Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken tenders with salt and pepper.
- Dredge the Chicken: Set up a dredging station with flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Fry the Chicken: Fry the chicken tenders until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the Sauce: Melt butter, sauté garlic, then add honey, soy sauce, and vinegar.
- Coat the Chicken: Toss the chicken tenders in the honey butter garlic sauce.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, bake the breaded tenders at 400°F for 15–20 minutes before tossing them in the sauce.
- Great served with mashed potatoes, rice, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3–4 tenders
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
