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Golden brown crispy chicken tenders served with a side of honey mustard sauce on a white plate.

Crispy Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Sauce

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into 1-inch strips
  • 1 cup all -purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 large egg s
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for shallow frying
  • 0.25 cup Dijon mustard
  • 0.25 cup hone y
  • 0.25 cup mayonnais e
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Method
 

  1. Prepare the sauce by whisking together Dijon mustard, honey, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl; refrigerate until service.
  2. Organize a standard breading station: bowl one with flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder; bowl two with eggs and milk whisked; bowl three with Panko breadcrumbs.
  3. Dredge each chicken strip in the seasoned flour, shaking off excess, then submerge in the egg wash, and finally press firmly into the Panko breadcrumbs to ensure total coverage.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
  5. Working in batches to avoid temperature drops, fry the chicken tenders for 3 to 4 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).
  6. Transfer fried tenders to a wire cooling rack set over a baking sheet to maintain crispness and allow excess oil to drain.
  7. Serve immediately with the chilled honey mustard sauce.