Certainly! Here’s a recipe for Sweet & Spicy Sticky Chicken Tenders that you can either bake in the oven or air fry. Additionally, I’ll provide a brief description, ingredients, instructions, and approximate nutrition facts.

Description:

These Sweet & Spicy Sticky Chicken Tenders are a perfect balance of flavors, combining the sweetness of honey with a kick of spice. The tenders are coated in a flavorful sauce that caramelizes during baking or air frying, resulting in a deliciously sticky coating.

Ingredients:

For Chicken Tenders:

  • 1.5 lbs chicken tenders
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce (adjust to taste for spice level)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) if baking, or preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Season chicken tenders with salt and pepper. If using frozen tenders, make sure they are thawed.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, sriracha, olive oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
  4. If baking:
    • Place the seasoned chicken tenders on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
    • Brush the sauce over each tender, ensuring they are well coated.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has caramelized.
  5. If air frying:
    • Place the seasoned chicken tenders in the air fryer basket.
    • Brush the sauce over each tender, ensuring they are well coated.
    • Air fry for 12-15 minutes, flipping the tenders halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has caramelized.
  6. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts:

Note: These are approximate values and may vary based on specific ingredients used.

  • Serving Size: 4 tenders
  • Calories: 350
  • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0.5g
    • Sugars: 19g
  • Protein: 40g

Enjoy these Sweet & Spicy Sticky Chicken Tenders as a delicious appetizer or main course!