Honey Sriracha Chicken Tenders
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Make these delicious Honey Sriracha Chicken Tenders on the stove top. Just toss seasoned chicken with sriracha and honey. Then, serve them on a salad or in a wrap.
Honey sriracha sauce is the perfect spicy sweet combo
When I worked as a waitress in a breakfast restaurant we would experiment with different chicken tenders sauces. My favorite combos were always the ones with hot sauce in them.
We always tossed the chicken tenders in the sauces in a bowl so they were completely coated. I wanted these chicken tenders to also be completely coated with the spicy sweet sauce.
I started with boneless skinless chicken tenders and seasoned them with a simple seasoning mixture. Then, I cooked the tenders in the seasoning and finally tossed in the sticky sweet sauce.
Make these delicious and addicting sriracha chicken tenders in less than 30 minutes. They are great for meal prep because you can enjoy them in so many different ways!
Serving suggestions
Amy and I have made these honey sriracha chicken tenders 3 times in the last week because they’re so good. There are so many ways to serve them.
They are delicious in sandwiches, wraps and salads, but also can be served on some white or brown rice with stir fry veggies.
My favorite way to have them is on a salad with a honey sriracha vinaigrette. I made the salad with romaine lettuce, cucumbers, lots of goat cheese, pickled red onions and the sliced chicken tenders.
Then I toss it all in the honey sriracha vinaigrette below. Garnish the salad with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Honey Sriracha Vinaigrette
- 1 tsp sriracha
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
Add all ingredients to a mason jar. Put the lid on and shake it up!
You can also use this honey sriracha chicken in wraps and on sandwiches. I like to make a wrap with goat cheese, pickled red onions, pieces of romaine lettuce and the sriracha chicken tenders.
Roll is all up in a large tortilla and cook on a flat pan until golden brown on the outside. Slice in half on a diagonal and dip into ranch dressing.
What kitchen tools will I need to make this spicy sweet chicken recipe?
It is best to use a cast iron skillet for this recipe. The skillet retains heat and allows the sauce to get thick and sticky so that the tenders get evenly coated. I use a 10″ cast iron skillet for this recipe, but if you have a smaller skillet you can cook the tenders in batches.
What ingredients will I need to make these seasoned chicken tenders?
- Boneless skinless chicken tenders
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Oil
- Honey
- Sriracha
Ingredient Substitutions
You can use whole boneless skinless chicken breasts instead of chicken tenders. Just cut each breast into about 2-3 tenders.
You can also use whole boneless skinless chicken thighs, but they will take a bit longer to cook. I am not sure of the exact cooking time, just check that the internal temperature reaches 165F.
The best thing about this easy recipe is the sweet and spicy flavor combo. I obviously use honey and sriracha to create this flavor combination, but you can use any hot sauce in place of the sriracha.
How to make Honey Sriracha Chicken Tenders
Step 1: Season tenders and prepare sauce
To begin, combine salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Then, season chicken tenders on all sides with the seasonings.
Next, mix together honey and sriracha in a small bowl and set to the side.
Step 2: sear the seasoned chicken tenders
Then, heat oil in a heavy bottom frying pan over medium heat. I like to use a cast-iron skillet for this honey sriracha chicken recipe.
Once the oil is hot add the chicken tenders to the pan.
Next, cook the chicken tenders for 5 minutes turning about every 2 minutes.
Step 3: toss tenders in honey sriracha sauce
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the honey sriracha sauce to the pan.Then, cook the honey sriracha chicken over medium-low heat for 3 minutes.
Turn them frequently to coat the tenders in the sauce. The chicken tenders should be cooked through at this point.
Ensure that the chicken is cooked through with an electronic thermometer. Check to make sure the internal temperature reaches 165F.
Step 4: Enjoy!
Finally, allow the tenders to cool slightly and enjoy! Slice the tenders and enjoy on salads, sandwiches and wraps.
Make a double batch
I like to make a double batch of this sriracha chicken for meal prep. If you double the recipe, cook the chicken in two batches so that you do not overcrowd the pan.
Storage and reheating
Once prepared, allow the honey sriracha chicken tenders to cool completely. Then, place in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
I like to serve the leftovers chilled from the fridge on a salad or a wrap. If you want to reheat them, heat them gently on the stovetop in a lightly oiled pan until warmed through.
Check out these other delicious chicken tender recipes
- Oven Baked Chicken Tenders
- Grilled Buffalo Chicken Tenders
- Potato Chip Chicken Tenders
- Honey Mustard Chicken Tenders
You can find the full recipe below. If you make this recipe, please rate and review it in the comments, or share it with me on Instagram!
Honey Sriracha Chicken Tenders
Seasoned chicken tenders tossed in a honey sriracha sauce
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken tenders
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp oil
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1.5 tbsp sriracha
Instructions
- Combine salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a small bowl
- Season chicken tenders on all sides with the seasonings
- Mix together honey and sriracha in a small bowl and set to the side
- Heat oil in a heavy bottom frying pan over medium heat – I used a cast iron skillet
- Once the oil is hot add the chicken tenders to the pan
- Cook for 5 minutes turning about every 2 minutes
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the honey sriracha sauce to the pan
- Cook over medium-low heat for 3 minutes turning frequently to coat the tenders in the sauce
- The chicken tenders should be cooked through at this point, but you can check to make sure the internal temperature reaches 165F
- Allow the tenders to cool slightly and enjoy!
Notes
- I usually make a double batch of these. If you do this you may want to cook the batches separately as to not overcrowd the pan.
- I serve leftovers cold on a salad – if you want to reheat them, reheat over low heat in a lightly oiled skillet
Hannah m says
If I could give these more stars… I would! They were the perfect balance of spicy to sweet, and the sauce perfectly carmelized over the tenders. Have already made twice, my whole family can’t get enough. Thank you!
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Madeline says
Ah thank you!! I am so so glad!!
Teddi says
These were so easy to make and so delicious!! I can’t wait to make them for my kids!!
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Madeline says
Thank you!!
Zoe says
I made these for dinner tonight and would highly recommend! I did things a bit differently, combined all the sauce ingredients and marinated chicken thighs in it for 8 hours, and then grilled on the BBQ! So delicious and so easy!
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Madeline says
That sounds awesome!! THank you for sharing!!
Tara says
These were amazing! The perfect mix of spicy and sweet. I made a double batch in hopes of having leftovers…no such luck! All in my family loved!
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Madeline says
Love that!! I finally got smart the 4th time I made them and made a double batch 🙂
Lib says
These are sooo good and easy to make! I actually grilled them instead and they were still so flavorful and tender! 5⭐️s
Madeline says
thank you!!!!
Liz Schell says
So delish and easy!
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Madeline says
yay!! Thank you!!
Vera says
Perfect combo of spicy & sweet!! Made a double batch hoping there would be leftovers for lunch but nope! My hubby and brother in law devoured it!
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Madeline says
yay! Thank you! I am so glad you enjoyed! And same thing happens in my house 🙂
Katie Wilson says
So tasty! The mix of heat and sweet is spot on!!
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Madeline says
Thank you!!
Susan Harper says
This chicken is the perfect combo of spicy and sweet! I made it with stir-fry veggies and some ramen and it was SO good. Super easy weeknight meal!
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Madeline says
thank you! That meal sounds awesome
Ashley says
I made these tonight for dinner along with the pickled onions. OMG, so good! I can’t wait to try more of your recipes!
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Madeline says
Love that combo!! Thank you so much!!
Vanessa says
So yummy! Chicken makes a great base in wraps too, definitely double when cooking
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Madeline says
awesome!! I definitely double this one myself 🙂
Rachel says
Simple and delicious!
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Madeline says
wonderful! Thank you!
Samantha says
My boyfriend maybe said 20 times (while eating them) he wants me to make these again! Sooo good!!
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Madeline says
YAY! Love that!
Micah says
These were so damn good. Haha. I’ve worked in lots of bbq/ comfort food/ southern restaurants and love to make a variety of chicken tender recipes from them all as an appetiser plate or for snacking and these fit in so well among the rest! Really simple to make but full of flavor and well balanced!
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Madeline says
ah amazing!! such a compliment. thank you!
Sarah says
Loved these chicken tenders! The sauce was so easy and quick to make. Definitely going to keep these on my regular meal rotation!
Madeline says
aweseom!! Thank you!!
Martha Haggarty says
Made these for lunches for the week and they are amazing! Delicious and easy to make. I dont generally enjoy chicken that much but the flavor of the honey/siracha make it really enjoyable!
Madeline says
Yay!! thank you!
Jessica says
I love how the sauce on these caramelized perfectly! These were so good meal prepped for my lunches all week with pineapple & broccoli.
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Madeline says
wonderful!! thank you!!
Quinn Rooney says
My fiancé and I had a long weekend and were looking for something quick and easy to make! We were tired of takeout but didn’t feel like going to the store, the best part about this recipe is its simple ingredients that we had already had in our fridge/spice cabinet. Not only was the dinner easy but it was DELICIOUS! We made two batches so for lunch I just put them over a salad and they were just so as good the next day! This is a recipe we will definitely be putting into our rotation. Yum xx
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Madeline says
aww thank you!! i am so glad to hear that!!
Marie says
These are so simple, flavorful, and great. I make them on repeat with half cauli half potato mash and it’s so, so good. Thanks for the awesome, quick recipe!
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Madeline says
so glad to hear that!! Thank you!
Elisa says
Made this on a night where I absolutely did not want to cook and was about to eat a weird assortment of snacks and call it dinner… So glad I took 15 mins to make these!!! They are so delicious with so little effort 🙂
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Madeline says
aww yay!! thank you!!
Madeline O. says
Super simple to make!! Minimal ingredients with amazing flavor.
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Madeline says
so great! Thank youu!!
Marguerite says
Can’t stop making these for a quick weeknight dinner or for meal prep!
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Madeline says
so great! Thank you!!
Jessica says
Wonderful. Easy but amazing flavor.
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Madeline says
thank you so much!!
Kate says
These were absolutely delicious! We ate over a salad with the pickled red onions recipe. It was a huge hit with my husband. We will definitely make again!
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Madeline says
amazing!! thank you! Love those pickled red onions!
Nichole says
These have become a staple for my bf and I! Such a simple way to spice up your chicken breast. We always do a double batch because they are perfect for meal prep!
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Madeline says
wonderful! thank you!
Colleen says
This is such an quick and delicious dinner! It’s hard to save leftovers!
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Madeline says
wonderful! thank you!
Maria says
This is the perfect weeknight main dish because it is so simple but also so tasty! I’ve only made it once so far but I definitely need to make this again!
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Madeline says
yay! so glad!
Katie says
Decided to grill these after reading some of the comments. Amazing flavor and the vinaigrette with a salad was a perfect mix on this steamy summer night!
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Madeline says
wonderful!! so glad you made the vinaigrette too!
Danielle says
Made the honey sriracha chicken tenders, vinaigrette, and recommended salad! Delish! Definitely love the combo a sweet and spicy with the cool creaminess of the goat cheese and crunch of the cucumber! Fiance´ approved too !
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Madeline says
wonderful!! thank you so much!!
Colleen J says
I love these chicken tenders! They are so flavorful, but so so easy to make!
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Madeline says
yay! thank you!!
Stephanie says
Finally got around to making these and I’m bummed I waited so long! Easy, delicious and my house smells incredible!
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Ali says
Adding this one to our dinner rotation. This recipe is super flavorful and easy to bring together. Leftovers are delicious cold on salad too 🙂
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Madeline says
love a good leftover salad combo! thanks Ali!
Abby says
Made these for dinner tonight and they were so quick and easy, and turned out so tasty! Always love your recipes!
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Madeline says
Thanks so much, Abby! I appreciate the review.