Description
Crispy Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Sauce are the ultimate comfort food, delivering a delightful crunch paired with a sweet and tangy dipping sauce. Perfectly seasoned and baked to golden perfection, these tender chicken strips are not only easy to make but also a hit for any occasion. Whether you’re serving them at a family dinner, game night, or as a quick snack, this recipe guarantees smiles all around.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup honey (for the sauce)
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard (for the sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In three bowls, place flour mixed with salt and pepper in one, beaten eggs in another, and panko breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder in the last.
- Cut chicken breasts into strips about 1 inch thick. Coat each strip in flour, dip in egg wash, and roll in panko until well coated.
- Place breaded chicken strips on the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C).
- For the honey mustard sauce, whisk together honey and Dijon mustard in a small bowl; adjust sweetness as desired.
- Serve warm with honey mustard drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg