Chicken Tenders With Cherry Ginger Glaze Recipe
This tangy and sweet chicken dish combines tender chicken tenders with a flavorful cherry and orange glaze. The succulent chicken is pan-seared to perfection and then coated in a luscious sauce infused with aromatic ginger. Each bite is a delightful balance of juicy chicken and vibrant flavors that will leave you craving more. Perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal that is sure to impress!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup cherry preserves
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 1/4 lb. chicken tender (about 8)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
- 2 tsp olive oil, divided
- 1/2 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cherry preserves and orange juice.
- Season the chicken tenders with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1½ teaspoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken tenders until just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- Heat ½ teaspoon olive oil in the same pan, set over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until tender and just turning brown, about 5 minutes. Add the ginger and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir the cherry preserve mixture into the onions and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the pan and turn to coat with the sauce. Serve.
Cook Time
10M
Prep Time
PT15M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Tenders + 3 Tbsp Sauce
- Calories: 253 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 18 g
- Protein Content: 30 g
- Fat Content: 6 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
- Cholesterol Content: 91 mg
- Sodium Content: 463 mg
- Fiber Content: 1 g
- Sugar Content: 12 g
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