Baked Teriyaki Chicken Tenders

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 

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. 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.
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; brush again.
4. Bake for 30 minutes; turn the pieces over and bake another 10-15 minutes, or until done.
5. Brush the chicken pieces with the sauce every 10 minutes.
6. Serve with rice and a side vegetable(asparagus).