20-Minute Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders : Sweet, Savory, and Fast
Dinner in 20 minutes never tasted this good. These Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders are pan-seared to golden perfection and tossed in a sticky-sweet garlic glaze that pairs perfectly with rice, veggies, or noodles. Simple ingredients, bold flavor, and minimal effort—this one’s a total weeknight win.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
1½ lbs chicken tenders
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
⅓ cup honey
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp water
Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional garnish: sesame seeds, green onions
Instructions
Season chicken tenders with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken and sear 3–4 minutes per side until cooked through and golden. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
Stir in honey, soy sauce, and water. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Return chicken to the pan and toss to coat in the glaze.
Serve hot with rice, garnished with sesame seeds or green onions.
Nutrition
- Calories: 380 per serving
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 34g