Honey Mustard Chicken Tenders (Baked)
These baked honey mustard chicken tenders are crispy, sweet, tangy, and made with just a few simple ingredients. An easy dinner the whole family loves.
Equipment
- Baking sheet Lined with parchment or foil
- Mixing bowls For glaze and breading station
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken tenders or sliced chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil to mix with panko
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment or foil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mustard, honey, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In a separate shallow bowl, mix panko with olive oil until evenly coated.
- Dip each chicken tender into the honey mustard mixture, then press into panko to coat.
- Arrange on baking sheet and bake for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
- Serve hot with extra honey mustard or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a GF version.
- Make extra glaze to drizzle over cooked tenders or use as a dip.
- Reheats best in the oven or air fryer for crispness.
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