Description
Almond-Crusted Chicken Tenders are a delightful twist on the classic chicken tender. Coated in a crispy almond and panko mixture, these tenders deliver a satisfying crunch with every bite. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, they pair beautifully with a tangy honey mustard dipping sauce. Easy to make and irresistibly tasty, this dish will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup slivered almonds
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup honey for dipping sauce
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard for dipping sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In one bowl, beat the eggs until frothy. In another bowl, mix slivered almonds, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast into the egg wash, then coat thoroughly with the almond-panko mixture.
- Place coated chicken in the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the dipping sauce, mix honey and Dijon mustard in a small bowl until well combined.
- Serve warm with your homemade honey mustard sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg