Description
Honey Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders are juicy, skillet-cooked chicken strips coated in a rich buttery garlic sauce with sweet honey and savory seasonings for an easy and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons clarified butter or ghee, melted
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons raw honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted clarified butter, garlic, honey, and apple cider vinegar until fully combined.
- Add the chicken tenders to the bowl and season with sea salt and black pepper.
- Toss the chicken until evenly coated in the honey garlic mixture.
- Let the chicken marinate for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken tenders in a single layer and cook for about 4 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the skillet.
- Allow the sauce to lightly caramelize around the chicken while cooking.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
- Serve immediately with rice, vegetables, salad, or your favorite side dish.
Notes
- Chicken breast strips can be used instead of chicken tenders.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy variation.
- Fresh cilantro or thyme can replace parsley.
- Lemon juice adds a brighter flavor to the sauce.
- Broccoli, zucchini, or bell peppers can be cooked in the skillet with the chicken.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freeze cooked chicken tenders for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
