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Crispy Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Dip

Crispy Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Dip Made Easy

A delightful and easy recipe for crispy chicken tenders with honey mustard dip, perfect for gatherings and family dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 tenders
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Tenders Juicy and tender strips
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free flour for a lighter option
  • 2 large Eggs Binds the coating and adds crispiness
For the Breading
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Provides an extra crispy texture
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Infuses flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Adds color and mild sweetness
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning
  • to taste Pepper Essential for seasoning
For Cooking
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil For frying
For the Dip
  • 1/4 cup Honey Adds sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard Provides a zesty note

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Oven
  • Bowls for Coating

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) if baking. Set up your coating station with flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
  2. Dredge each chicken tender in the flour mixture, dip into eggs, then coat in panko breadcrumbs.
Cooking
  1. For frying, heat oil in a skillet and fry tenders for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden-brown.
  2. For baking, place tenders on a lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway.
Honey Mustard Dip
  1. Mix honey and Dijon mustard in a bowl until smooth. Adjust flavors to taste.
Serving
  1. Remove cooked tenders and let rest on paper towels. Serve warm with honey mustard dip.

Nutrition

Serving: 3tendersCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Don't overcrowd the pan when frying for the best crispy results. Use a meat thermometer to check that the chicken is cooked through.

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