Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders – Sweet, Savory & Perfectly Glazed

• 1 ½ lbs (680g) chicken tenders (or boneless chicken breasts cut into strips)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Brown Sugar Glaze:

• ⅓ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional, for depth of flavor)
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice, for balance)

Instructions

1. Season & Sear the Chicken

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