Chicken Tenders Honey Mustard (Printable)
Golden baked chicken tenders accompany a smooth honey mustard sauce for a flavorful family meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Chicken Tenders
01 - 1.1 lb chicken breast tenders or strips
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
05 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 1 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
10 - 2 tbsp olive oil for drizzling or spraying
→ For the Honey Mustard Sauce
11 - 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
12 - 1/4 cup honey
13 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
14 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
15 - Salt and pepper to taste
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
02 - Set up three shallow bowls: Place the flour in the first bowl. In the second bowl, beat the eggs. In the third bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
03 - Dredge each chicken tender first in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and finally coat thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture.
04 - Arrange the coated chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle or spray lightly with olive oil for extra crispiness.
05 - Bake for 18–20 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
06 - Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
07 - Serve the hot chicken tenders with the honey mustard sauce on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The crispy exterior stays perfectly crunchy while the inside stays impossibly juicy
- That honey mustard sauce will become your go-to dipping sauce for everything
02 -
- Don't skip the olive oil drizzle because it's what makes the breadcrumbs actually crisp up in the oven
- Letting the coated chicken sit for 5 minutes before baking helps the coating stick better during cooking
03 -
- Mix half panko with half regular breadcrumbs for even more texture variation
- Air fryer cooks them in 10 to 12 minutes at 200°C with a flip halfway through