Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Dip
Crispy, golden Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Dip are the ultimate comfort food you’ll crave again and again! These juicy, perfectly seasoned chicken strips are coated in a crunchy breadcrumb crust and fried or baked to perfection.
Ingredients
- For the Chicken Tenders
- 1 lb (450 g) chicken tenders or chicken breast strips
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko preferred for extra crunch)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2–3 tablespoons oil (for frying) or cooking spray (for baking)
- For the Honey Mustard Dip
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep chicken: Pat chicken tenders dry.
- Prepare breading: Set up three bowls—flour, beaten eggs, and seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Coat chicken: Dredge each tender in flour → egg → breadcrumbs.
- Cook chicken: Fry: Heat oil in skillet over medium heat; cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden and internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), place tenders on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spray lightly with oil, and bake 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Make dip: Whisk mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve: Serve chicken tenders hot with honey mustard dip.