Thai Inspired Grilled Chicken Tenders w/ Honey Sambal Dipping SauceĀ
a parting gift from me to all of you for the holidays! please try these and tag me in the photos!Ā
Ingredients for Chicken TendersĀ
2-3 lbs chicken breast tenderloinsĀ
3 Ā tbsp granulated garlicĀ
1 tbsp hot paprika OR chili powderĀ
2 tsp Chinese five spiceĀ
Kosher salt and black pepper to season
Few tbsp of high heat cooking oil (grape seed, avocado, or vegetable)Ā
Ingredients for Dipping SauceĀ
1/3 cup (or less) sambal (chili garlic paste)Ā
Dash of fish sauce, about 1-2 tsp (be very careful with this)Ā
1 tbsp rice wine vinegarĀ
2 tsp Chinese five spiceĀ
You are free to adjust these measurements according to your taste!Ā
Pierce each chicken tender a few times with a fork.Ā
Combine all of the ingredients for the marinade (except the oil) into a bowl. Mix (and taste the marinade) and coat all of the chicken and place into a ziplock bag to marinate for at least 1-2 hours in the fridge, removing 20 minutes before cooking time so that the chicken can come to room temperature.
Heat your oil over medium high heat in your grill pan (or skillet - cast iron would work great here)
Cook each chicken breast tenderloin on each side (the chicken will let you know when it is ready to be flipped - it will come up easily. if it is sticking, it is not ready). about 2-3 minutes per side depending on the thickness.Ā
Combine all ingredients for your dipping sauce. Adjust the amount of honey or liquid to your desired thickness. I prefer my dipping sauce to be a perfect mix of loose and thick (almost like chicken wing sauce).Ā
Taste as you go and adjust to your preference.
(you could also coat the entire chicken tender in this sauce. itās that good - do what you please)
Garnish chicken wings with fresh cilantro, a squeeze of lime and serve!Ā