Description
These Crispy Mustard Chicken Tenders feature juicy, tender chicken coated in a tangy mustard-egg wash and crispy seasoned breadcrumbs. Baked or fried to perfection, they’re ideal for dipping and sure to be a hit at dinner or parties.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken tenders or chicken breast strips
2–3 tbsp Dijon or whole-grain mustard
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup all-purpose or gluten-free flour
1 cup breadcrumbs or panko
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
Optional: 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper or mustard powder
Oil for frying or baking spray/oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C) if baking. Line a baking sheet with a rack or parchment.
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
- In one bowl, whisk mustard with eggs.
- In another bowl, mix flour, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, and any additional spices.
- Dip each chicken piece into mustard-egg mix, then coat in breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently.
- To bake: Place tenders on baking rack/sheet, spray or drizzle with oil, and bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through (165 °F internal temp).
- To fry: Heat oil to 350 °F (175 °C). Fry tenders in batches for 3–4 minutes per side until crisp and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
Notes
Use whole-grain or honey mustard for a different flavor profile.
Add dried herbs or grated Parmesan to breadcrumbs for variation.
Try gluten-free alternatives for flour and breadcrumbs if needed.
Use an air fryer for a quicker and lighter alternative to baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tenders
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
