apple and honey-glazed chicken tenders recipe
A sweet and savory dish featuring tender chicken coated in a sticky apple and honey glaze, perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 lb 450g chicken tenders – Trimmed and ready for cooking.
- 1 large apple – Preferably Honeycrisp or Granny Smith thinly sliced.
- 1/4 cup 60ml honey – For a natural sweetness and sticky glaze.
- 2 tbsp 30ml soy sauce – Adds a rich umami flavor; use reduced-sodium if preferred.
- 2 cloves garlic – Minced for aromatic depth.
- 2 tbsp 30g unsalted butter – For cooking and enhancing the glaze.
- 2 tbsp 30ml apple cider vinegar – Adds tanginess to balance the sweetness.
- 1/4 tsp 1g red pepper flakes (optional) – For a spicy kick.
- 1 tsp 5g fresh thyme or rosemary (optional) – Chopped, for a fragrant, earthy twist
Instructions
- Sear chicken tenders in butter until golden brown.
- Create the glaze by sautéing garlic, honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar.
- Add fresh apple slices to the glaze and simmer.
- Coat the chicken in the glaze and simmer until fully cooked.
- Serve warm with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Use crisp apples like Honeycrisp for the best flavor and texture.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy twist.
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg