Chicken Tenders with Balsamic Fig Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 lb. chicken tenders
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup fig jam
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

Directions

1. In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge the chicken tenders in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken tenders and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
3. In a small saucepan, combine the balsamic vinegar, honey, fig jam, garlic powder, and onion powder. Simmer over medium-low heat until the sauce is thick and syrupy, about 10 minutes.
4. Serve the chicken tenders with the balsamic fig sauce.

Interesting Facts

• Fig jam is a sweet, thickened jam made from figs.
• Balsamic vinegar is a type of vinegar made from grapes.
• Chicken tenders are a popular finger food that can be served as an appetizer or as a main dish.