Honey-Adobo Tenders

Serving Size : 2-4

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds pre-cut fresh chicken tender meat

• 2 eggs

• 1/2 cup of gluten free flour, seasoned with a tsp. of black pepper & garlic powder

• 4 garlic cloves diced

• 1/2 cup of soy sauce

• 1 tbsp of garlic powder

• 1 tsp of black pepper

• 1/4 cup of olive oil (if frying)

• 4 tbsps of honey

Instructions

1. marinate chicken with 1 tbsp of garlic powder & tsp of black pepper for at least 3 hours

2. in a small pot mix soy sauce, diced garlic and 2 tbsps of honey & boil until a thick consistency (5 minutes)

3. wisk 2 eggs

4. when chicken is ready, first coat each strip in the egg mix then coat in flour mix

5. set each piece on a plate until done coating all strips

6. pan fry: fry on medium high heat on each side for 3-4 minutes

7. air fry: at 375 for 15 mins (flipping halfway)

8. cool strips for at least 3 minutes

9. place all the strips in a box mixing bowl and then coat chicken with the garlic-soy sauce marinade

10. glaze remaining honey on top of coated tenders

Plate Method

Recommendation: pair with air-fried french fries (or starch of choice) and slices of fresh celery (or carrots) for a filling meal.