Irresistible Homemade Chicken Tenders
Irresistible Homemade Chicken Tenders are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights. These tender strips of chicken are coated in a crunchy, golden-brown crust that’s bursting with flavor. Paired with a delicious honey mustard dipping sauce, they promise to please everyone at your dinner table. Get ready to enjoy these quick and easy tenders that are sure to become a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with seasoned flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder.
- Cut chicken breasts into strips (about one inch wide). Dip each strip into the flour, then egg wash, and finally coat in breadcrumbs.
- Arrange coated strips on the baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/75°C).
- While baking, whisk together honey and mustard for the dipping sauce.
- Serve hot with honey mustard sauce on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg