Description
These Sriracha Honey Chicken Tenders deliver the perfect balance of spicy heat and sweet glaze. They are simple to prepare and bake up beautifully, making them a fast and flavorful meal for any busy day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken tenders
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce (adjust to your spice preference)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, Sriracha sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, and ground ginger to create the glaze.
- Place the chicken tenders in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat lightly.
- Pour half of the prepared glaze over the chicken tenders. Toss until all tenders are evenly coated. Reserve the remaining glaze for basting.
- Arrange the coated chicken tenders in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Brush the tops of the tenders generously with the reserved glaze.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 5-10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the glaze is slightly caramelized.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For crispier tenders, you can lightly dredge the coated tenders in a small amount of cornstarch before baking.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, simmer the reserved glaze on the stove for a few minutes until it reduces slightly before basting.
- Taste the glaze before coating the chicken; add more Sriracha for extra heat or more honey for sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg