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High Protein Korean BBQ Chicken Tenders
These High Protein Korean BBQ Chicken Tenders are a macro-friendly twist on a takeout classic. Crispy cornflake-coated tenders are air-fried to perfection and tossed in a sweet, savory, and spicy Korean BBQ sauce. The sauce blends gochujang, low-sugar ketchup, soy sauce, garlic, and honey for a flavor-packed glaze that complements the juicy chicken beautifully.
High Protein Korean BBQ Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
For the Korean BBQ Sauce
Instructions
- Step 1
Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Step 2
Season chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Step 3
Coat chicken first in flour, then dip into beaten egg, then coat with crushed cornflakes.
- Step 4
Place chicken tenders in the air fryer basket and spray with oil. Cook for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Step 5
While chicken cooks, whisk together ketchup, soy sauce, gochujang, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Step 6
Simmer sauce for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Step 7
Toss cooked chicken tenders in the warm Korean BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
- Step 8
Serve hot and garnish with green onion or sesame seeds if desired.
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