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Plate of honey garlic chicken tenders garnished with parsley and sesame seeds.
Alyssa

Honey Garlic Chicken

This Honey Garlic Chicken recipe features seared chicken tenders smothered in the most amazing honey garlic sauce! This family favorite is easy to make and ready in minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizers, Dinner
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 291
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound chicken tenderloins (or boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into strips)
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter (divided)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • ½ tablespoon sriracha or hot chili sauce (or to taste)
  • chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
  • sesame seeds (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Combine the cornstarch, oregano, salt, and pepper in a shallow plate. Pat dry the chicken tenders with paper towels and coat them with the cornstarch mixture.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken tenders and cook for 5 minutes. Flip and cook for 4-5 more minutes until cooked through.
  3. Combine garlic, honey, soy sauce, white vinegar, and hot chili sauce in a mixing bowl; whisk to combine.
  4. Lower the heat, add the sauce, and cook for 2 more minutes. Coat the chicken and garnish with parsley and sesame seeds.

Notes

This recipe is a family favorite and is quick to make!