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Baked Teriyaki Chicken Tenders Recipe
Enjoy tender baked chicken tenders glazed with a flavorful homemade teriyaki sauce, perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 24 pieces chicken tenders
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 2 Tbsp water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup soy sauce
- ½ cup cider vinegar
- 3-4 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp white pepper
- as needed brown rice + asparagus (cooked for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Mix cornstarch and water; add sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
- Pat dry chicken tenders, place on a sprayed baking sheet, brush with sauce, and turn to coat.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then turn and bake another 10-15 minutes until cooked.
- Brush chicken with sauce every 10 minutes during baking.
- Serve with cooked rice and asparagus.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate chicken in some sauce before baking.