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Delicious Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders Recipe

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Ingredients

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  • 1.5pounds chicken tenders or boneless chicken breasts cut into strips
  • 1 cupbuttermilk
  • 1 cupall-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cupcornstarch
  • 1 teaspoongarlic powder
  • 1 teaspoononion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoonpaprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2eggs, beaten
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 0.5 cuphoney
  • 4garlic cloves, minced
  • 0.25 cupsoy sauce
  • 1 tablespoonapple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoonunsalted butter
  • 0.5 teaspooncrushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespooncornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
  • Fresh chopped parsley or cilantro for garnish
  • Sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. To kick off, pat the chicken tenders dry to remove moisture. This step is crucial for achieving that desired crispy texture when frying. Next, marinate the chicken in buttermilk for 15–30 minutes to tenderize the meat and enhance its flavor.
  2. While the chicken is soaking in the buttermilk, grab a clean bowl and mix together the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. After mixing, set up your dredging station: first place the flour mixture, followed by the beaten eggs, and finally have a clean plate ready for the coated chicken.
  3. Now comes the fun part: coating the chicken! Take each piece out of the buttermilk and dip it into the flour mixture, making sure it’s evenly coated. Next, dip it into the beaten eggs for a light layer of moisture, and finally, return it to the flour mixture for a double coating. This process ensures a thicker, crunchier crust when fried.
  4. In your preheated skillet, pour enough vegetable oil to cover the bottom generously. The oil should reach 350°F (175°C). Fry the chicken tenders in batches for about 4–5 minutes until they are beautifully golden and fully cooked. Keep the fried chicken on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil, ensuring each bite remains crisp.
  5. As the chicken cools, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant, which will only take a minute or two. Once the garlic is fragrant, pour in the honey, soy sauce, and vinegar. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 2–3 minutes to blend the flavors together.
  6. For a thicker sauce, stir in the cornstarch slurry you prepared earlier. Continue to cook until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. Once ready, toss the crispy chicken tenders in the flavorful sauce ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
  7. Finally, garnish your Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders with fresh chopped parsley or cilantro, and sprinkle sesame seeds on top for an extra touch of flavor and presentation. Serve them hot and watch as everyone dives in!

Notes

Pair with steamed rice or noodles to soak up the delicious sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container; reheating in the oven can help keep them crispy.

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