Description
Crispy honey garlic chicken tenders coated in panko breadcrumbs and tossed in a sweet and savory sauce, perfect for a quick dinner or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for frying)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse the chicken tenders under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- In three shallow bowls, prepare:
- Bowl 1: Combine flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Bowl 2: Whisk together egg and water.
- Bowl 3: Add panko breadcrumbs.
- Dip each chicken tender into the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs. Press gently to adhere.
- In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat, about 1/4 inch deep.
- Fry the chicken tenders in batches for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- In a small saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Stir and simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- In a large bowl, toss the fried chicken tenders with the honey garlic sauce until well coated.
- Transfer the coated chicken tenders to a serving platter.
- Sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
- Enjoy warm, paired with steamed rice or your favorite side.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve a crispy texture.
- You can adjust the sweetness of the sauce by adding more or less honey according to your taste.
- For a healthier option, consider baking the chicken tenders instead of frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes