Tactical Tenders
Tenders
- 2 pounds chicken tenderloins (trimmed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon coarse salt
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust for heat)
- 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/3 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 cup ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos for less sodium)
- 1/3 cup raw honey
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder (or cornstarch alternative)
Tenders
Sauce
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or a grill.
- 2
Season the chicken: Mix salt, paprika, coconut sugar, black pepper, turmeric, cinnamon, and optional cayenne in a bowl. Toss chicken tenderloins with olive oil, then coat evenly with seasoning.- 3
Bake or grill:
Oven: Arrange on a baking sheet and bake for 11-14 minutes until cooked through, flipping once.
Grill: Cook over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side.
- 4
Prepare the sauce: In a saucepan, combine chili powder, ginger, coriander, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, and water. Simmer on medium heat.- 5
Thicken the sauce: Mix arrowroot powder with 2 tablespoons of water, then stir into the sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.- 6
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