CHICKEN TENDERS WITH HONEY MUSTARD SAUCE

Chicken Tenders

We love chicken just about any way you fix it. These chicken tenders are a family favorite.  These breast strips with the sauce make for a great main dish for any meal.

Chicken tenders with our homemade honey mustard sauce will become a favorite meal anytime.

1 to 2 pounds boneless, skinless breast strips

1 cup all-purpose flour

3/4 cups oil

1 egg

3/4 cups milk

1 teaspoon thyme

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

Pinch of cayenne (Optional)

Whisk together milk and egg in a bowl.  In another bowl or pan whisk together to the flour and spices. Place tenders in the milk mixture.   Heat oil in large skillet.  Remove tenders from milk and dip in flour mixture.  Cook in hot oil until crusty and tender. About 10 to 15 minutes on each side.

Honey Mustard Sauce    

1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup honey
3/4 cup mayonnaise

Whisk together in a bowl.  Will keep in the refrigerator for several days.

 
Honey Mustard Sauce
 

Chicken Tenders with Homemade Honey Mustard Sauce

The Southern Lady Cooks
This chicken tenders are easy and delicious. The honey mustard sauce is perfect for dipping!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 to 2 pounds boneless skinless breast strips
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cups oil
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Pinch of cayenne Optional

Honey Mustard Sauce Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together milk and egg in a bowl. In another bowl or pan whisk together to the flour and spices. Place tenders in the milk mixture. Heat oil in large skillet. Remove tenders from milk and dip in flour mixture. Cook in hot oil until crusty and tender. About 10 to 15 minutes on each side.

Honey Mustard Sauce Directions

  • Whisk together in a bowl and serve.
Keyword Fried Chicken Tenders
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9 Comments

  1. Great recipe! They turned out great:) my entire family said that they tasted better than what I would usually buy from my supermarket’s deli. Thanks for sharing your awesome recipes!

    1. The Southern Lady says:

      Thank you Kenya! So happy you all enjoyed this recipe and thank you for letting me know. Happy to have you on the site.

  2. Linda Johnson says:

    I made made this for my husband and me 2 nights ago and we both loved it. The leftover chicken went into a casserole for last night’s dinner. Yum, yum, thanks for the recipe.

  3. This is a great looking meal and I will make this because my grand-daughter loves chicken tenders (her favorite meal).

  4. And you don’t even have to go to McDonald’s 🙂 Thanks for this easy recipe…

    Balisha