Crispy Mustard Chicken Tenders
Crispy Mustard Chicken Tenders deliver a delightful crunch and zesty flavor that will elevate your meal experience. Coated in a tangy mustard breadcrumb mix, these juicy chicken strips are perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll have a dish that’s both impressive and incredibly satisfying. Serve them with a sweet honey-mustard dipping sauce to take the flavor to the next level!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup yellow mustard
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
- Cut chicken breasts into strips about one inch wide; season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix yellow mustard, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
- Coat each chicken strip in the mustard mixture, then roll it in panko breadcrumbs.
- Arrange on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
- While baking, mix honey with a bit of mustard for dipping sauce.
- Serve hot with the honey-mustard sauce drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders (150g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - For extra crunch, double-dip the chicken in flour before the mustard and breadcrumbs. - Try using spicy Dijon or whole grain mustard for different flavor profiles. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.