This Baked Teriyaki Chicken Tenders is a Chicken Teriyaki Tenders recipe made in teriyaki sauce; delicious with a side of rice.

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Friends, this recipe makes the best Baked Teriyaki Chicken Recipe! I love chicken tenders because they are soft and tender, like this Lemon-Rosemary Roasted Chicken Tenders with Potatoes recipe. This recipe is tasty served with rice and your favorite side vegetable!

Chicken Teriyaki Tenders

Of course you can make baked teriyaki chicken with store-bought sauce, but this recipe is so easy, you’ll really want to make it. Homemade easy baked teriyaki chicken is the best.

Baked Teriyaki Chicken Tenders Recipe

Why we love this recipe

It’s easy.

Makes the best weeknight, quick dinner!

You can serve it with this green salad and parmesan asparagus.

Baked Teriyaki Chicken Tenders with rice and asparagus

Ingredients for Baked Chicken Tenders

  • Chicken tenders
  • Cornstarch + water
  • Sugar
  • Soy Sauce
  • Cider Vinegar
  • Garlic
  • Ground ginger
  • White pepper
  • Rice and asparagus

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How to make chicken tenders

  1. Whisk together the cornstarch and cold water; sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and white black pepper.
  2. Heat in a small saucepan over low heat and simmer until thick.
  3. Wash and pat dry chicken pieces. Place on a sprayed baking sheet. Brush the chicken with the sauce and turn the chicken tenders over and brush again.
  4. Bake and baste!
  5. Serve with rice and a veggie!

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Tips how to get the party started when you are behind

Friends, I’m sharing a few tips that I shared back in 2012 on hosting. My kids were much younger, so life was a bit different then!

Are you ever running behind when guests ring the door bell?

Here are some tips that can help you get the party started, when you’re feeling a few steps behind:

  1. Ask the kids to greet the guests at the front door and invite them in. That will give you a few more minutes to get ready.
  2. Greet your guests and invite them into your kitchen. Give them a small job to do.
  3. Bring the guests into your kitchen, offer them a drink and a stool, and get the conversation going while they watch you finish up your duties.
  4. Usher your guests into the back yard, with a drink, and tell them to feel free to relax or wander around the garden area.

For sure you don’t want to leave your guests standing at the front door. And for sure you don’t want to hide out in the kitchen while they are waiting for the “party” to get started.

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Baked Teriyaki Chicken Tenders Recipe

Enjoy this easy weeknight meal. This recipe has been on the blog since 2012, so it’s a good old-faithful standy! :)


Baked Teriyaki Chicken Tenders on baking sheet

It’s a recipe you can make up ahead of time and pop in the oven as your guests are mingling over appetizers and drinks!

ENJOY, Friends!

More chicken recipes to try:

Creamy Salsa Chicken Tenders

Dorrito Chicken Tenders 

Hoisin Orange Chicken Tenders 

Keto Teriyaki Chicken

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Baked Teriyaki Chicken Tenders Recipe

This Baked Teriyaki Chicken Tenders is a Chicken Teriyaki Tenders recipe made in teriyaki sauce; delicious served with a side of rice.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: 8
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Ingredients
 

  • 24 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
  • brown rice + asparagus, cooked for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Whisk together the cornstarch and cold water; add in the sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and white black pepper. Heat in a small saucepan over low heat. Let simmer; stirring frequently until sauce thickens and comes to a boil.
  • Wash and pat dry chicken pieces. Place on a sprayed baking sheet. Brush the chicken with the sauce and turn the chicken tenders over; brush again.
  • Bake for 30 minutes; turn the pieces over and bake another 10-15 minutes, or until done.
  • Brush the chicken pieces with the sauce every 10 minutes.
  • Serve with rice and a side vegetable(asparagus).

Notes

Originally posted June 2012
Cuisine: American
Course: Main Course
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serving of 3 Baked Teriyaki Chicken Tenders on a dinner plate with salad