Enjoy these crunchy, oven‑baked chicken tenders coated in a tangy honey‑mustard sauce and crisp panko breadcrumbs. Tender on the inside, golden and crunchy on the outside, they’re a healthier alternative to fried chicken without compromising flavor. Ready in about 35 minutes, this simple recipe is sure to become a family favourite. Great served with extra honey mustard or your preferred dipping sauces, these tenders pair perfectly with salads, wraps, or as a stand‑alone snack.

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 8–10 chicken tenders (or equivalent chicken breast strips)
  
  

• ⅓ cup dijon mustard
  
  

• ⅓ cup honey
  
  

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  
  

• 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
  
  

• Salt and pepper, to taste
  
  

• Cooking spray (for finishing)
  
  
  

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 °F (220 °C).
   
   

2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, dijon mustard, and garlic powder. Set aside.
   
   
   

3. Season chicken tenders with salt and pepper.
   
   

4. Dip each tender into the honey‑mustard mixture, letting any excess drip off, then coat evenly in panko breadcrumbs.
   
   
   

5. Arrange tenders on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet. Lightly spray the tops with cooking spray to achieve extra browning and crispness.
   
   
   

6. Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden and cooked through (internal temperature ~165 °F / 74 °C). Serve hot with extra honey‑mustard or preferred sauces.
   
   
   

Nutritional Information (per serving, approx.)

• Calories: ~208 kcal
  
  

• Protein: ~28.7 g
  
  

• Carbohydrates: ~18.4 g
  
  

• Fat: ~1.6 g (saturated fat ~0.1 g)
  
  

• Sodium: ~470 mg
  
  

• Fiber: ~2.3 g
  
  

• Sugar: ~0.9 g