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Close up of Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders on a white plate with bulbs of garlic and slices of green onion in the background
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Honey Garlic Chicken

Crispy, crunchy chicken in a sweet and sticky sauce make this recipe for Honey Garlic Chicken a favorite for all. It takes around 30 minutes to make and can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as an appetizer.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Chicken
Servings: 6
Calories: 409kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Mix together the flour, salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika in a shallow dish.
  • Beat the two eggs in a second shallow dish.
  • Coat each chicken tender in the flour.
  • Next, dip each chicken tender in the egg, letting the excess drip off, then back into the flour for a second coat. Place the tenders on a plate once coated.
  • Pour canola oil into a large skillet until about 1/2-inch high and heat over medium.
  • Once the oil is hot and shimmering, add the chicken tenders.
  • Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
  • Flip and cook an additional 3-4 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
  • Remove to a paper towel lined plate.
  • In a separate small skillet, heat the olive oil over medium low.
  • Add the garlic and cook 2-3 minutes or until it just starts to brown.
  • Add the soy sauce, honey, and red pepper flakes, if using.
  • Cook for about 2 minutes, until heated through and well blended.
  • Brush or drizzle the sauce onto the tenders until coated. Use extra sauce for dipping, if desired.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if desired.

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Notes

Tips and Techniques for the Best Honey Garlic Chicken

  • You can use chicken breasts instead of chicken tenders. You will want to either pound them out thinner or slice them in half lengthwise to make thinner pieces so that they fully cook.
  • When frying the chicken, keep the temperature at medium to medium-high so the tenders cook slow enough that the chicken is fully cooked, but the breading is not burnt. For example, set the heat to 4 out of 6 on a gas stove.
  • Keep the temperature set to low to low-medium when making the Honey Garlic Sauce so that it doesn’t get too hot and foam up. For example, set the heat to a 2 or 3 out of 6 on a gas stove.
  • Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Use within 3-4 days.
 
** Nutritional information is only an estimate. It does not include the oil used for frying. A serving of this recipe is 1/6th of the total ingredients used.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 151mg | Sodium: 934mg | Potassium: 660mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 313IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 3mg