Praline Chicken Tenders Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 20 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 12 appetizer servings
🥢 Yield: 12 appetizer servings
Description:
Indulge in the sweet and savory goodness of Praline Chicken Tenders! These delectable chicken tenders are coated in a rich, caramelized praline sauce, making them a perfect choice for a quick lunch or a satisfying snack.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon dark rum
- 1/4 cup pecans
- 12 chicken tenders
Instructions:
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Melt Butter: In a non-stick skillet, melt 1 teaspoon of butter over medium heat.
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Brown Chicken Tenders: Lightly brown the chicken tenders in the melted butter, then remove them to a shallow baking pan.
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Prepare Praline Sauce: In a saucepan, melt the remaining butter. Add the maple syrup, brown sugar, dark rum, and pecans to the melted butter, stirring until well combined. Bring the mixture to a boil.
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Boil Sauce: Allow the sauce to boil for 1 minute, ensuring all ingredients are fully incorporated.
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Coat Chicken: Pour the praline sauce over the chicken tenders, ensuring they are evenly coated.
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Roast: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the baking pan with the coated chicken tenders in the oven and roast for 15 minutes. Remember to baste the chicken tenders often with the sauce during the roasting process.
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Serve: Once cooked, remove the Praline Chicken Tenders from the oven and serve them warm, garnished with extra pecans if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 307.5
- Fat: 8.8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.6g
- Cholesterol: 47.2mg
- Sodium: 65.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 37.2g
- Fiber: 0.9g
- Sugar: 33.1g
- Protein: 18.3g
Keywords:
Chicken, Poultry, Meat, Healthy, Sweet, Less than 30 Minutes, Oven, Easy, Inexpensive
Indulge in the delightful combination of flavors with these Praline Chicken Tenders. Perfect for a quick bite or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer, these tender chicken bites will surely become a favorite in your recipe collection!
