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Almond-Crusted Chicken Tenders

Easy Almond-Crusted Chicken Tenders Recipe with Honey Mustard Sauce

These Almond-Crusted Chicken Tenders are a crunchy, flavorful twist on the classic that pairs perfectly with a sweet honey mustard sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 tenders
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup slivered almonds
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. Cut chicken breasts into strips about the size of your index finger.
  3. In a bowl, combine slivered almonds, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. In another bowl, whisk eggs until frothy. Dip each chicken strip into the egg wash, then coat in the almond mixture.
  5. Place coated chicken strips on the baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Serve hot with honey mustard sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tenderCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 18gFat: 14g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days and reheat in the oven for best results.

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