Delicious and Juicy Pineapple Chicken Tenders

These pineapple chicken tenders are a burst of tropical flavors combined with juicy chicken. The marinade made with pineapple juice, honey, and soy sauce ensures the tenders are tender and delicious. Served with a tangy pineapple dipping sauce, this recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken tenders
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup pineapple chunks

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine the pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, and ground ginger. Mix well.
2. Add the chicken tenders to the marinade and ensure they are evenly coated. Let them marinate for 20 minutes.
3. In a shallow dish, mix the all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper.
4. Remove the chicken tenders from the marinade, allowing the excess to drip off, and coat them in the flour mixture.
5. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
6. Place the coated chicken tenders in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
7. Remove the cooked chicken tenders from the skillet and set them aside.
8. In the same skillet, add the pineapple chunks and cook for 1-2 minutes, until heated through.
9. Serve the pineapple chicken tenders with the pineapple chunks and the remaining marinade as a dipping sauce.

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