Description
Crack Chicken Tenders are the ultimate comfort food, combining juicy chicken breasts with a crispy panko coating that’s simply irresistible. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for family dinners or game day gatherings, served with a sweet and tangy homemade sauce that takes flavor to the next level. Enjoy the delightful aroma wafting through your kitchen as you prepare these crunchy tenders that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 lbs)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- For the Sauce: 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- 2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- 3. In a bowl, mix garlic powder, onion powder, and panko breadcrumbs.
- 4. Drizzle olive oil over chicken, then coat each piece with the breadcrumb mixture.
- 5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- 6. While baking, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, and chicken broth to create the sauce.
- 7. Once cooked, drizzle sauce over chicken tenders and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 90mg