Description

Craving a quick dinner with bold flavor? These Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders are your new go-to. Crispy pan-fried chicken tenders are tossed in a sticky, sweet, and garlicky sauce that’s downright irresistible. This easy recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a game-day snack and uses pantry staples to create a big payoff. Whether you’re searching for quick breakfast ideas, easy dinner recipes, or flavorful food ideas for picky eaters, this dish covers it all with minimal prep and maximum flavor.

Ingredients

1 lb chicken tenders

2 large eggs

1 cup panko breadcrumbs

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/4 cup olive oil (or any neutral frying oil)

1/3 cup honey

3 tbsp soy sauce

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Set up two bowls — one with beaten eggs, one with breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

2. Dip each chicken tender into the egg, then coat thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture.

3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry tenders 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove to paper towel-lined plate.

4. In a small saucepan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add honey and soy sauce. Stir until bubbling and slightly thickened, then remove from heat.

5. Toss the hot chicken tenders in the sauce until fully coated.

6. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra crispiness, use panko breadcrumbs and don’t overcrowd the pan while frying.

You can bake the tenders at 425°F for 18–20 minutes if you prefer a healthier version.

Double the sauce ingredients if serving with rice or noodles to have extra glaze.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Pan-fried
Cuisine: American, Asian-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (based on 4 servings)
Calories: 410
Sugar: 13g
Sodium: 710mg
Fat: 21g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 165mg

Keywords: honey garlic chicken tenders, crispy chicken, easy dinner, quick meal, comfort food