Best 3 Honey Dijon Chicken Tenders Recipes
**Honey Dijon Chicken Tenders: A Crispy, Tangy, and Delightful Treat**
Crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, these honey Dijon chicken tenders are a delightful snack or main course that will tantalize your taste buds. Coated in a flavorful blend of honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, and herbs, then baked to perfection, these chicken tenders pack a punch of tangy sweetness that is sure to satisfy. Served with a variety of dipping sauces, these tenders are perfect for parties, game days, or a quick and easy weeknight meal. This recipe also includes variations for oven-baked and air-fryer cooking methods, making it accessible to everyone. Get ready to indulge in a crispy, juicy, and flavorful experience with these irresistible honey Dijon chicken tenders!
HONEY-DIJON CHICKEN TENDERS
With a sweet and savory coating, these chicken tenders are a breeze to make. Serve with ranch dressing, ketchup, or more honey mustard dressing.
Provided by Yoly
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Pan-Fried
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place flour in a shallow dish. Mix honey and Dijon mustard in another shallow dish. Place bread crumbs in a third shallow dish.
- Season chicken tenders with salt and pepper. Coat with flour then dip into honey-mustard mixture, and finally into the bread crumbs, pressing bread crumbs into chicken.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet. Cook chicken until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Carefully turn tenders over, add remaining 1 tablespoon butter, and cook until chicken is fully cooked and golden brown, an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.3 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Cholesterol 92.1 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 909.3 mg, Sugar 13.5 g
AWESOME PRETZEL CHICKEN TENDERS WITH SPICY HONEY DIJON SAUCE
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine basil, oregano, granulated garlic, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Place buttermilk and half the spice mix into a double-lined resealable plastic bag. Add chicken and massage bag until well coated. Refrigerate 6 to 12 hours. Reserve remaining spice mix.
- Place almonds in plastic bag. Break up with rolling pin or mallet (flat side) until mixture looks part rough chopped part crumbs. Remove almonds and place into shallow bowl. Put pretzels in same bag and mash with mallet or rolling pin until it looks like a mixture of large breadcrumbs and powder. Add to almonds mix to combine.
- In a large fry pan, pour canola oil until it measures about 1 1/2 -inches high in pan. Heat over high, until oil is hot, but not smoking, temperature, 350 degrees.
- Remove tenders from buttermilk and dredge in almond-pretzel mixture, pressing mixture into the tenders. Gently add tenders, in batches, to the oil. Be sure not to over crowd the pan. Fry tenders until they are dark golden brown, being careful not to burn, about 5 minutes or until cooked through. Remove and drain on a cookie sheet lined with a wire rack. Serve immediately with Spicy Honey Dijon Sauce or keep warm in a 200 degree F oven.
- In a small food processor, combine all ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to use.
BAKED HONEY DIJON CHICKEN TENDERS
I love breaded chicken, but I don't like the fat and calories of it fried. I came up with this from 7 different recipes from RecipeZaar, pulling what I liked out of them. I made this for my niece and nephew and they loved it!
Provided by HJMcChristian
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl (Ziploc, w/ screw on lid) whisk egg and water.
- Add honey and Dijon to egg mix and stir well.
- Add chicken and shake well, coating chicken well. Let marinate for about an hour (or as long as you wish).
- In a large plastic storage bag, combine bread crumbs and seasonings.
- Add chicken and shake, coating well
- Preheat oven to 425°F
- Line bottom of baking pan with enough foil left to completely fold back over entire pan, spray all of the foil with Pam (or cooking spray), and evenly distribute chicken.
- Pull foil over chicken, completely covering. Push down on foil until touching.
- Bake 30-40 minutes until done (juices run clear ~ 180°F).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.1, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 118.7, Sodium 265.6, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.6, Protein 30.5
Tips:
- To ensure even cooking, make sure the chicken tenders are uniform in thickness. If needed, use a meat mallet to pound them to an even thickness.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken tenders. This will prevent them from cooking evenly and becoming soggy.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken tenders are cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve the honey Dijon chicken tenders immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, such as honey mustard, ranch dressing, or barbecue sauce.
- For a healthier version, you can bake the chicken tenders instead of frying them. To do this, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake the chicken tenders for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through.
Conclusion:
Honey Dijon chicken tenders are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or a quick weeknight meal. With their crispy coating and flavorful honey Dijon sauce, these chicken tenders are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give honey Dijon chicken tenders a try!
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