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Chicken Tenderswith Ranch and Sweet Chili Sauces

Recipe by Jon García Abad on InstagramAdded 8 August 2026.
  • 30 min
  • Serves 2
  • 16 ingredients

15 minutes to prep, 15 to cook. Crispy chicken tenders coated in a crunchy panko crust, served with a tangy ranch dip and a spicy sweet‑chili glaze. The smoky paprika, fresh lime, and chili flakes give the dish a bright, savory kick perfect for a quick dinner or party snack.

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Ingredients

2 servingsMetric

Ranch Sauce

Sweet Chili Glaze

Amounts as Jon García Abad gives them. Metric converts supported weights and liquids, and oven temperatures; spoon measures and counts stay as written.

Method

  1. 1

    Cut the chicken breast into strips and toss with salt, smoked paprika, black pepper, and garlic powder.

  2. 2

    Place flour in a shallow dish, beaten egg in another, and panko breadcrumbs in a third; coat each strip first in flour, then dip in egg, and finally roll in panko breadcrumbs.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Panko forms an even crust on each strip. Press lightly so the crumbs adhere.

  3. 3

    Preheat the air‑fryer to 350°F (350°F). Arrange the coated chicken strips in a single layer and air‑fry for 15 minutes, turning halfway, until golden brown and cooked through.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Crumb coating turns golden. Turn halfway for color on both sides.

  4. 4

    While the chicken cooks, whisk together Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, Valentina sauce, and the juice of one lime to make the ranch sauce.

  5. 5

    In a small skillet over medium heat, combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili flakes; heat just until the mixture is warm and slightly thickened.

  6. 6

    Toss the hot chicken tenders in the sweet‑chili glaze until evenly coated.

  7. 7

    Serve the glazed chicken tenders with the ranch sauce on the side and a fresh salad if desired.

Tips while you cook

Season before coating
Toss the chicken strips with salt, smoked paprika, black pepper, and garlic powder before dredging.
Turn halfway
Flip the chicken strips halfway through the 15‑minute air‑fry.
Smooth ranch dip
Whisk Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, Valentina sauce, and lime juice until smooth before serving.
Warm glaze only
Heat the sweet chili glaze just until warm and slightly thickened before tossing the chicken.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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Chicken tenders, 14 ways

13 creators posted their own. Most use chicken, garlic and all-purpose flour.

  1. recipeincaption35 min16 ingr.Only this one uses ketchup and seasoning salt
  2. Hesti40 min15 ingr.Only this one uses cayenne pepper and brown sugar
  3. Matt25 min5 ingr.Only this one uses mango habanero sauce
  4. Jon García Abad30 min16 ingr.Only this one uses panko breadcrumbs, valentina sauce and sweet chili sauce
  5. janellerohner17 min10 ingr.Only this one uses granulated onion and basil
  6. iRick Wiggins17 min4 ingr.Air fryer
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