5 from 2 votes

Honey Lemon Chicken Tenders – 15 Minute Dinner

Honey Lemon Chicken Tenders cooks juicy chicken strips in a tangy-sweet glaze for a bright, flavorful meal in minutes.
Prep: 3 minutes
Cook: 12 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients 

  • 1 lb chicken tenderloins
  • cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 tbs butter
  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • 2 tbs minced garlic
  • ½ cup chicken broth

Honey Lemon Mixture:

  • 3 tbs water
  • 1 tbs cornstarch
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 3 tbs lemon juice
  • 2 tsp low sodium soy sauce

Instructions 

  • In a shallow bowl add the flour, salt and pepper mix ingredients together. Cost the chicken generously in the flour mixture.
  • Add the butter and oil into a skillet over medium heat. Once the butter melts add the chicken into the skillet cook on each side for 3-4 minutes or until chicken is cooked.
  • While chicken is cooking make the Honey Lemon Mixture, in a small bowl add the water and cornstarch whisk to combine now whisk in the remaining Honey Lemon Mixture ingredients.
  • Once chicken is cooked remove to a separate plate and set to the side.
  • In the same skillet you cooked the chicken in add the minced garlic stir around for 30 seconds now whisk in the chicken broth let simmer for 30 seconds. Whisk in the honey lemon mixture once simmering add the cooked chicken back into the skillet and let the sauce thicken it will take 1-2 minutes. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 937mg | Potassium: 488mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 124IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About Julia Pacheco

Hello, I’m Julia Pacheco, and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a published cookbook author with a passion for creating delicious, budget-friendly meals. My blog focuses on recipes that are accessible and enjoyable, because I truly believe in the power of food to heal, inspire, and bring people together. From early lessons in the kitchen with my mom to navigating life on WIC and food stamps, I’ve learned the value of making every meal count. Cooking has been my creative outlet, a way to connect with others, and it even helped me land my dream job.

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2 Comments

  1. jeff says:

    5 stars

    thought it was bomb.com!!
    if anything i would cook the chicken a little longer as i like it crispy but other than that it was awesome. new weekly dish

  2. Heidi says:

    Our family tried this tonight….it was good! Very mild tasting for us. If I would make it again, I would add a couple pinches of red pepper flakes for a kick! Thanks Julia!