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Cornflake Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

These perfectly crispy cornflake chicken tenders baked to perfection are simply life changing! Truly crunchy, beautifully golden, and easy to make chicken tenders for busy weeknights.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 12 tenders
Calories: 207 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. chicken tenders (~ 12 chicken strips)
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp. chili powder
  • 2 large eggs, whisked
  • 2 Tbsp. water
  • 3 cups cornflakes, crushed
  • non-stick baking spray
Honey Mustard Sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp. distilled white vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 pinch cayenne

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F
  2. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a rack on top of the baking sheet. Spray with non-stick spray. Set aside.
  3. Crush the cornflakes in a large baggie, or use a food processor to process until crumbly.
  4. Set up the dredging station: you’ll need 3 shallow dishes. Combine the flour and seasonings in the first dish, whisk the eggs and water together in the second, and cornflakes in the third.
  5. Place the chicken tender in the flour first, flipping from side to side to coat. Then place in the egg wash, then place in the cornflakes. Be sure to coat both sides and gently press cornflakes onto chicken to adhere.
  6. Transfer chicken to prepared baking sheet and repeat with remaining chicken.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  8. Make the dipping sauce while the chicken bakes: whisk together all ingredients in a medium sized bowl until smooth.
  9. Serve chicken with the sauce and enjoy!

Notes

  • Serve as an appetizer or turn it into a meal with your favorite sides.
  • Add different seasonings to the flour if you prefer: add onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, etc.
  • Remove the white tendon attached to the chicken tenderloin if you'd like. Sometimes it's chewy and unpleasant but if it doesn't bother you, skip this step!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1tender with sauce Calories 207kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 81mg (27%) Sodium 401mg (17%) Potassium 318mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 112IU (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12tenders

Amount Per Serving

Calories 207

% Daily Value*

Serving 1tender with sauce
Calories 207kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 401mg 17%
Potassium 318mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 112IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.