Sticky Chicken Tenders
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Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- 1.5 lbs chicken tenders
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
- For the Sticky Sauce:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water for thickening
- Garnishes:
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Coat the Chicken:
- In a bowl, mix the flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Toss the chicken tenders in the flour mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Cook the Chicken:
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken tenders for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Sauce:
- Combine Ingredients:
- In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Thicken the Sauce:
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Coat the Chicken:
- Combine Chicken and Sauce:
- Add the cooked chicken tenders back into the skillet. Pour the sticky sauce over the chicken and toss to coat evenly. Let cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to adhere to the chicken.
- Serve:
- Garnish and Serve:
- Transfer the chicken tenders to a serving plate. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish. Serve hot with rice, noodles, or vegetables.