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Balsamic Glazed Chicken Tenders

Chicken strips marinated in a balsamic-honey mixture, then cooked in a skillet until the marinade reduces into a sticky glaze.
Prep Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 3 boneless and skinless chicken breastscut into 1 inch strips
  • 1/4 cupbalsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cuphoney
  • 1/4 teaspooncayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoonred pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoongarlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoononion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoonblack pepper

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Large Skillet
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper until smooth.
  2. Add the 3 boneless and skinless chicken breasts cut into 1‑inch strips to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  3. When ready to cook, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken strips and all of the marinade to the skillet, arranging the strips in a single layer as much as possible.
  4. Cook, turning or stirring occasionally so the chicken browns evenly and the marinade reduces into a glaze. Continue until chicken is cooked through and no pink remains in the center, about 10–15 minutes (or until an instant‑read thermometer reads 165°F/74°C). Reduce heat if the glaze starts to burn.
  5. Remove from heat and let the chicken rest for 2–3 minutes so the glaze thickens slightly. Serve warm. Optional: mix some of the honey and balsamic vinegar from the ingredients to make a dipping sauce to taste.

Notes

5. Remove from heat and let the chicken rest for 2–3 minutes so the glaze thickens slightly. Serve warm. Optional: mix some of the honey and balsamic vinegar from the ingredients to make a dipping sauce to taste.