Crispy Mustard Chicken Tenders 

Crispy Mustard Chicken Tenders offer a delightful blend of tangy Dijon mustard and sweet honey, baked to golden, crunchy perfection. At just 35 minutes from start to finish, they’re ideal for busy weeknights, yet special enough for cozy weekend gatherings. The hunger quenching crunch comes without deep frying, making this dish both satisfying and light on cleanup. 

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips

• ½ cup Dijon mustard

• ¼ cup honey

• 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp paprika

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• ¼ cup all-purpose flour

• 2 large eggs, beaten

• Cooking spray or oil (for baking) 

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 400 °F (200 °C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it. 

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard and honey until smooth; set aside. 

3. In a shallow dish, mix together the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. 

4. Set up two additional shallow dishes one with flour, and one with the beaten eggs. 

5. Working with one chicken strip at a time:

   • Coat it in flour, shaking off excess.

   • Dip into the beaten eggs.

   • Press into the breadcrumb mixture to adhere well.

6. Arrange the coated tenders on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray or drizzle oil on top for extra crispiness. 

7. Bake for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is fully cooked and the coating is golden brown. 

8. Let the tenders cool for a few minutes before serving to let the coating set.

Nutrition (Per Serving)

• Calories: 320 kcal

• Sugar: 8 g

• Sodium: 500 mg

• Fat: 15 g (Saturated Fat: 3 g; Unsaturated Fat: 12 g)

• Trans Fat: 0 g

• Carbohydrates: 20 g (Fiber: 1 g)

• Protein: 30 g

• Cholesterol: 150 mg