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Sweet and Spicy Sticky Chicken Tenders

Deliciously sweet and spicy chicken tenders coated in a sticky glaze, perfect for a family dinner or game day snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Tenders
  • 1 pound chicken tenders boneless and skinless
Marinade
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha adjust for spice level
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ginger powder
Coating
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds toasted
  • 2 scallions sliced for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sriracha, rice vinegar, garlic powder, and ginger powder.
  2. Add chicken tenders to the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare the Coating
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a shallow dish, combine panko breadcrumbs, flour, salt, and black pepper.
  3. In another shallow dish, place the beaten egg.
Coat the Chicken
  1. Remove chicken from the marinade and let excess drip off.
  2. Dip each tender into the egg, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
Bake the Chicken
  1. Place the coated chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet.
  2. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through, flipping halfway.
Serve
  1. Remove from oven and drizzle with remaining marinade if desired.
  2. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight. Adjust the sriracha to your preferred spice level.

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