Honey Garlic Chicken Tenderloin Recipe
Looking for a quick and flavorful dinner? This Honey Garlic Chicken Tenderloin Recipe is your go-to choice! With its perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors, this dish is sure to satisfy both kids and adults alike. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. The juicy chicken tenderloins soak up a luscious honey garlic sauce that creates an irresistible glaze. Serve it with rice or steamed vegetables, and you have a meal that feels like a warm hug after a long day. Plus, it’s easy to customize with your favorite sides or spices—making it as versatile as it is delicious!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 portions 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins
- Kosher salt and ground pepper (to taste)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup flour (gluten-free if needed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 4 garlic cloves (chopped)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos
- 2–3 green onions (chopped)
Instructions
- Season the chicken tenderloins with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Dredge in flour.
- Heat half of the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook half of the chicken until golden brown (3-4 minutes per side), then set aside and repeat with remaining oil and chicken.
- In the same skillet, add lime juice, scraping any brown bits. Add garlic, honey, and coconut aminos; stir well.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over it to coat thoroughly. Garnish with chopped green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken tenderloin (about 150g)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg