Crispy Mustard Chicken Tenders
Crispy Mustard Chicken Tenders are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, bringing a satisfying crunch and zesty flavor to your table. Coated in a tangy mustard crust and crispy panko breadcrumbs, these tenders are perfect for game day gatherings or a midnight snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main dish
- 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
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp honey (for dipping)
- Dash of hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Trim excess fat from chicken breasts and slice into strips about one inch wide.
- In a bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Generously coat each chicken strip with yellow mustard.
- Dredge each mustard-coated strip in the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
- Arrange the strips on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
- Serve hot with honey dipping sauce drizzled or on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders (150g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added crispiness, double coat the chicken by first coating it with flour then dipping it in beaten eggs before rolling it in breadcrumbs. Experiment with different mustard varieties like Dijon or honey mustard for unique flavors.