Honey Jalapeño Chicken Tenders

Honey Jalapeño Chicken Tenders

Serves 6-8
Dietary Gluten Free
Meal type Appetizer, Main Dish
Occasion Barbecue
From book The Farm, by Ian Knauer
Quick and easy chicken tenders for the grill.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 6 jalapeño peppers (chopped, (see note above about seeds))
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (finely grated)
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 3/4 teaspoons black pepper
  • 3lb chicken tenders
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • sour cream for serving

Directions

1. Preheat the grill to high and oil the grill rack.
2. Whisk together the honey, soy sauce, oil, garlic, jalapeños, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Toss the chicken in the marinade and let stand for at least 15 minutes at room temperature or cover an refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
3. Frill the chicken until well browned and cooked through, 2-3 minutes per side. Serve sprinkled with cilantro with sour cream on the side.