Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken Tenders – Chicken Stirfry Easy Recipe Done Right
When the day’s been long and your stomach starts making protest noises louder than your notifications 📱, it’s time to whip up something easy, fast, and just plain satisfying. Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken Tenders check all the boxes – crispy, sticky, tangy, and ready in a flash. 🍋🍗
I remember the first time I tried this combo – honey and lemon with that sharp kick of pepper? Oh man, it was like my taste buds had just discovered music. The kind with a good bass line and a melody you hum for days. It’s the sort of dish that doesn’t need a fancy intro – just grab your chicken tenders and let them soak in that glossy glaze.
Whether you’re meal prepping for the week (high five to future you 🙌) or just trying to avoid takeout *again*, this is the recipe that never lets you down. And bonus – your kitchen’s gonna smell amazing while it cooks.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp cracked black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for pan-frying)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken tenders dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken tenders and cook for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a small bowl, mix the honey, lemon juice, and lemon zest until combined.
- Pour the honey-lemon mixture over the cooked tenders in the pan. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes, turning the chicken to coat it well in the glaze.
- Remove from heat and let it sit for a minute so the glaze thickens slightly. Serve warm with your favorite side or on its own. Enjoy!