Chicken Tenders Honey Mustard (Printable)
Crispy chicken tenders with a tangy honey mustard sauce, perfect for dipping or as a flavorful main dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Chicken Tenders
01 - 1.1 lbs chicken breast tenders
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1/4 cup milk
05 - 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
06 - 1 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1 tsp paprika
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
10 - Vegetable oil for frying
→ For the Honey Mustard Sauce
11 - 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
12 - 1/4 cup honey
13 - 1 tbsp mayonnaise
14 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
15 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
16 - Pinch of salt
# How to Make It:
01 - Arrange three shallow bowls: place flour in the first bowl, whisk eggs with milk in the second bowl, and combine panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in the third bowl.
02 - Pat chicken tenders dry with paper towels. Dredge each tender in flour, shaking off excess. Dip into egg mixture, then press firmly into breadcrumb mixture to coat evenly on all sides.
03 - Pour enough vegetable oil into a large skillet to reach 1/2 inch depth. Heat over medium-high heat until oil shimmers but does not smoke, approximately 350°F.
04 - Fry chicken in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Verify internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate to drain.
05 - Whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt in a small bowl until completely smooth and well combined.
06 - Arrange crispy chicken tenders on a serving platter. Serve immediately with honey mustard sauce on the side for dipping.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The honey mustard sauce comes together in thirty seconds flat but tastes like something from a restaurant
- Perfect crispy crunch that actually survives being reheated the next day
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- Letting the breaded chicken rest for ten minutes before frying helps the coating stick better
- Oil that's not hot enough makes the breading soggy while too hot burns the outside before the inside cooks
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- Keep one hand dry and one hand wet during the breading process to minimize the mess on your fingers
- Let the fried tenders rest on a wire rack instead of paper towels so the bottom stays crispy