Sweet & Savory Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders
Delicious chicken tenders coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- Optional: red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Start by seasoning your chicken tenders generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Dredge the seasoned tenders in flour, tapping off any excess.
- Dip them in the beaten egg to coat evenly.
- Coat the tenders thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the breaded tenders in the air fryer basket without overcrowding.
- Air fry the chicken tenders for about 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Melt butter in a small pan over medium heat and add minced garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the honey and soy sauce, letting it simmer until slightly thickened.
- Once the chicken is cooked through and golden, toss it in the honey garlic sauce.
Notes
Cook in batches to ensure crispiness and flavor. Make sure to season well and monitor cooking time closely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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