Description
Make tender, crispy chicken tenders in the oven using a sweet and tangy honey mustard coating. This is a lighter version of a classic favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–10 chicken tenders
- 1/3 cup dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
- Additional honey mustard, ranch, or ketchup for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- Combine honey, Dijon mustard, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Mix well and set aside.
- Add panko crumbs to a shallow bowl or plate and set aside.
- Season chicken liberally all over with salt and pepper.
- Dredge tenders in the honey mustard sauce, letting excess drip off.
- Toss the coated tenders in panko crumbs until fully covered. Repeat this process for all tenders.
- Place tenders on a greased baking sheet or one lined with parchment paper.
- Briefly spray the tops of the tenders with cooking spray.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the exterior is golden and crisp.
- Serve with ketchup, honey mustard, or ranch.
Notes
- Baking instead of frying keeps this comfort food lighter.
- Use just enough honey to balance the mustard’s tang for a flavorful but not heavy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 90
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