Honey Mustard Chicken Tenders Recipe
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If you are a fan of the honey mustard combination, you’ll love these honey mustard chicken tenders. They are quick to make and taste delicious with any number of side dishes.
No matter what you pair this with, this chicken is wonderful stuff. It’s rich, and filling, and you can use any leftovers in so many different ways.
Where Does Honey Mustard Come From?
Honey mustard can be traced back to a cookbook written in the fourth or fifth century. It was used as a basting sauce for roasted boar.
What To Serve With Honey Mustard Chicken Tenders
- Mashed potatoes
- steamed vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, green beans, corn, or carrots.
- Rice
- Quinoa
- French fries
- Sweet potato fries
- Coleslaw
- Macaroni and cheese
- Garden salad
- Potato salad
- Corn on the cob
- Mashed potatoes
- Baked beans
- Garlic bread
- Rice pilaf
- Fruit salad
What To Make With Leftovers
- Chicken salad
- Wraps
- Chicken quesadillas
- Chicken fried rice
- Chicken sandwiches
- Chicken pasta
- Chicken nachos
- Chicken pizza
About The Ingredients
Chicken tenderloins – Opt for bigger, juicier chicken tenders.
Extra virgin olive oil – Or use any oil you are most comfortable using.
Honey – Any type of honey you want to use is fine.
Dijon mustard – No sugar added.
Apple cider vinegar – I used the stuff “with the mother.”
Paprika
Garlic powder – Or garlic granules.
Ground mustard powder
Salt and pepper – To taste at serving.
How To Make Chicken Tenders With Honey Mustard
Collect and measure all your ingredients.
Combine all marinade ingredients into a medium-sized bowl. Add chicken tenders and toss to coat. Marinate for 5 minutes. You can marinate this for a longer time if you want a stronger flavor.
Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add in the chicken tenders. Cook on each side for 3 – 4 minutes or until fully cooked through. Be sure to cook the tenders on medium heat. Cooking on high heat will cause the honey in the marinade to burn.
Do not pour the leftover marinade into the skillet. It will burn. Serve and enjoy.
Storage
Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days in the fridge.
Freezing
If wrapped well, these will freeze just fine for up to 4 months.
Reheating
Reheat in an oven, on a stovetop, or in a microwave.
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Honey Mustard Chicken Tenders Recipe
Ingredients
Chicken Ingredients
- 1 lb. chicken tenderloins
- ½ tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
Marinade Ingredients
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp. paprika
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. ground mustard powder
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Collect and measure all your ingredients.
- Combine all marinade ingredients into a medium-sized bowl. Add chicken tenders and toss to coat. Marinate for 5 minutes.
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add in the chicken tenders. Cook on each side for 3 – 4 minutes or until fully cooked through. Be sure to cook the tenders on medium heat. Cooking on high heat will cause the honey in the marinade to burn.
- Do not pour the leftover marinade into the skillet. It will burn. Discard any leftovers. Serve and enjoy your chicken tenders.
Notes
Nutrition
