This 15-Minute Chicken Dinner Makes Weeknights Easy—And It's Only 5 Ingredients!
Weeknight-friendly chicken tenders get a light flour coating for a quick sear, then are glossed with a hot honey–Dijon sauce that balances gentle heat and sweetness. Each bite is juicy with a touch of tang and a hint of spice, perfect for pairing with simple sides. Serve This 15-Minute Chicken Dinner when you want bold flavor fast without a crowded ingredient list.
- Prep10 hrs
- Cook5 hrs
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Add the honey, Dijon, and red pepper flakes to a small bowl and stir until fully combined; set aside.
- 2
Mix the flour, salt, and pepper in a small dish. Pat the chicken tenders dry with a paper towel, add them to the flour mixture to coat all sides, then shake off any excess flour.
- 3
Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place the tenders in the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes per side, until they are no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the center should register 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 4
Drizzle the honey mixture over the chicken tenders and serve.
- Calories 281.85 kcal Moderate
- Protein 34.68 g Good Source
- Carbs 23.7 g Moderate
- Total Fat 5.14 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.67 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 68.32 mg High
- Sodium 356.09 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.75 g Low Source
- Sugar 17.41 g High
- Added Sugar 1.29 g Low Source
- Calcium 7.02 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.97 mg Low Source
- Potassium 44.6 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 1.05 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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