Description
These honey garlic baked chicken tenders are oven-crisped, sauced to perfection, and family-friendly. A sweet and savory glaze coats golden panko-crusted tenders for an easy dinner you can prep in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds chicken tenders (about 12 pieces)
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs (beaten)
1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Cooking spray or olive oil spray
Honey Garlic Sauce:
¼ cup honey
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
4 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
2 tablespoons water
Optional Garnish:
Fresh chopped parsley
Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment and place a wire rack on top. Spray rack with oil.
2. Place flour, beaten eggs, and panko mixed with seasonings in three bowls. Dredge each tender: flour, egg, then panko.
3. Place tenders on rack. Spray tops with cooking oil. Bake 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway, until cooked through and golden.
4. In a saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic. Simmer until bubbling. Stir in cornstarch slurry to thicken.
5. Coat baked tenders with warm glaze or drizzle on top before serving.
Notes
For extra crunch, toast panko breadcrumbs in a dry pan for 2–3 minutes before using.
Use chicken thighs cut into strips as an alternative to tenders.
Make it spicy with a pinch of chili flakes or dash of hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
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