Description
Crispy Mustard Chicken Tenders combine tangy Dijon mustard and sweet honey with a crunchy breadcrumb coating—perfect for family dinners or game day snacks.
Ingredients
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup honey
1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
Cooking spray or oil, as needed
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking oil.
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Cut chicken breasts into uniform strips for even cooking.
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In a mixing bowl, combine Dijon mustard and honey until smooth.
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In a separate bowl, whisk eggs until fully beaten.
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On a plate, mix breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Lightly coat each chicken strip with flour.
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Dip floured chicken into the mustard-honey mixture, coating evenly.
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Roll coated chicken in seasoned breadcrumbs until fully covered.
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Arrange tenders on the baking sheet in a single layer.
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Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crispy.
Notes
For extra crispiness, double-coat the chicken by repeating the mustard and breadcrumb steps.
You can substitute Dijon mustard with yellow or whole-grain mustard for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking (Oven)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 2–3 tenders)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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