**Baked Spicy Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Sauce: A Crispy, Tangy, and Sweet Delight**
Crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, these baked spicy chicken tenders are a flavor-packed treat that will tantalize your taste buds. Coated in a tantalizing blend of spices, these chicken tenders deliver a perfect balance of heat and lip-smacking flavor. Dip them in the accompanying honey mustard sauce for an extra layer of tangy sweetness that complements the spiciness perfectly. This recipe also includes a variation for classic chicken tenders, perfect for those who prefer a milder flavor profile. Get ready to indulge in a culinary journey that combines the fiery kick of spice with the sweet caress of honey mustard.
HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN TENDERS
Easy Honey Mustard Chicken Tenders. Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside with a creamy honey mustard sauce. Simple, healthy, and a family favorite!
Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated
Categories Main Course
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the Honey Mustard Chicken Tenders: In a large bowl, combine 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder in a large bowl. Add the buttermilk and honey and whisk until well combined. Add the chicken tenders, toss to coat, then let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. (Do not allow to sit longer, or the chicken will become too salty.)
- In a large, shallow dish (a 9x13-inch pan works well), combine the Panko breadcrumbs and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Drizzle the oil over the top, then toss to moisten.
- In a second shallow dish, whisk together the egg whites and mustard.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil, then place an ovenproof wire rack on top of it. Coat the rack with cooking spray.
- Arrange the bowls in a line from left to right as follows: egg white dish; Panko breadcrumbs; baking sheet. Working with a few pieces of chicken at a time, with your left hand, remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off any excess (this is the "wet" hand). Still with your left hand, dip the chicken into egg mixture, turning to coat all sides, then place in breadcrumb mixture. With your right hand (the "dry" hand), pat the chicken on all sides with the breadcrumbs, pressing them on lightly so that the chicken is well coated. Still with your dry hand, place the chicken on the baking sheet, leaving a little space between each. Repeat for remaining tenders.
- Bake the chicken until golden brown and the juices run clear, 15-20 minutes.
- While the chicken bakes, stir the dip ingredients together in a small bowl: Greek yogurt, Dijon, honey, and salt. Taste and add additional honey as desired. Serve chicken hot or at room temperature with the dip.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 3 chicken strips with 3 tablespoons sauce, Calories 412 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 46 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 107 mg, Sodium 496 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 6 g
SPICY HONEY-MUSTARD CHICKEN
Here's my healthier version of fried chicken tenders. The homemade honey mustard helps the whole wheat bread crumbs stick to the chicken. Make double the amount of the honey mustard if you want some dipping sauce on the side.
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- To make the honey mustard: Whisk the mustard, honey, mayonnaise, and hot sauce together in a medium bowl.
- To make the chicken: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Rinse the chicken and pat dry. If using 2 large breasts, then place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and halve them horizontally so you end up with 4 pieces of even thickness (if using chicken cutlets, skip this step). If the chicken pieces are thicker than 1/2 inch, place a large sheet of plastic wrap on a cutting board and set 1 piece of chicken on top. Cover with another sheet of plastic wrap and then pound the chicken to a 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or a heavy-bottomed pot. Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper.
- Add the chicken to the bowl with the mustard mixture and turn to coat. In a second medium bowl, stir together the bread crumbs, thyme, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Dredge each piece of chicken through the bread crumbs, gently pressing the crumbs into each side. Place a metal cooling rack on top of a baking sheet, and mist the rack with spray. Spray each piece of chicken on both sides and set it on the rack. Bake the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 3 grams
BAKED SPICY CHICKEN TENDERS WITH HONEY-MUSTARD SAUCE
This is a delicious and spicy appetizer that does not contain all the calories of the usual fried cousins you find in a restaurant.
Provided by Dedee Royale
Categories Poultry
Time 30m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat to 425F degrees.
- Spray a heavy baking sheet liberally with vegetable oil cooking spray.
- In a small bowl place cornstarch.
- In a 2nd small bowl whisk together egg, salt and hot sauce.
- In a 3rd bowl, mix together cornmeal, panko crumbs, chili powder and cayenne powder.
- Dredge the chicken strips in the cornstarch, then into the egg mixture, allowing egg to drip off.
- Dredge chicken in the cornmeal/bread crumb mixture, coating well.
- Arrange in a single layer on prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle with a little olive oil.
- Bake 15 minutes till crispy.
- Blend honey and mustard together till smooth and serve with chicken tenders.
BAKED HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN
Quick and easy to prepare, and the kids love it too!
Provided by Mary Annthipie Bane
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Healthy
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste, and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the honey, mustard, basil, paprika, and parsley. Mix well. Pour 1/2 of this mixture over the chicken, and brush to cover.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Turn chicken pieces over and brush with the remaining 1/2 of the honey mustard mixture. Bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 67.1 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 296.4 mg, Sugar 23.4 g
HONEY-MUSTARD CHICKEN TENDERS
The combination of honey and mustard has been around since ancient Egypt and Rome, and midcentury American cooks used it in any number of dishes, from baked chicken to glazed ham. But it wasn't until the 1970s and '80s, when restaurants started pairing the zesty sauce with breaded pieces of boneless chicken, that it became wildly popular. As a coating for chicken, honey mustard not only tastes great, but the acidity in the mustard helps keep the meat juicy. For hot honey mustard chicken tenders, add 1/2 teaspoon cayenne to the honey mustard. For an even quicker dinner, do steps 1 and 2 up to a day ahead. (Refrigerate the chicken and store the toasted panko at room temperature.) Eat the tenders dipped into barbecue sauce, hot sauce, ketchup, or - you guessed it - more honey mustard.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, poultry, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 450 degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or foil. Add the panko and oil to the sheet pan, season with 1/2 teaspoon salt, then stir with a fork until evenly moistened. Shake into an even layer. Toast in the oven, stirring with the fork halfway through, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Pick up the parchment and use it to funnel the toasted panko into a shallow bowl or pie plate. Set aside to cool. (Reserve the lined sheet pan.)
- In a medium bowl, stir together the honey and mustard. Pat the chicken dry, then pound with a mallet or heavy skillet into an even thickness (about ⅓-inch thick). Slice lengthwise into 1-inch-thick strips. Cut any long strips in half crosswise. (If using chicken tenders, no need to pound or slice.) Season with salt and pepper, then add to the honey mustard and toss to combine.
- Working with one strip at a time and removing dripping honey mustard, add the chicken to the panko mixture and use your fingers to pack the panko onto all sides of the chicken. (To avoid a big mess, designate one wet hand for touching the chicken and one dry hand for pressing in the panko.) Transfer to the lined sheet pan and repeat.
- Transfer to the oven and bake, removing from the oven to flip halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the panko is browned, 10 to 15 minutes.
Tips:
- To ensure that the chicken tenders are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, make sure to preheat your oven to the correct temperature before baking.
- To add extra flavor to the chicken tenders, you can marinate them in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs before baking.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- To make sure that the honey mustard sauce is smooth and creamy, whisk it together until it is well combined.
- For a spicier honey mustard sauce, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or Sriracha sauce to taste.
Conclusion:
Baked Spicy Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The chicken tenders are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and the honey mustard sauce is the perfect complement. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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