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Pecan Crust Baked Chicken Tenders

These Pecan-Crusted Baked Chicken Tenders are super crispy and full of toasty, nutty flavor. They're so simple and easy to make and taste just as good as fried chicken tenders - but are so much healthier! Serve them with my homemade basil dip for a perfect chicken dinner! 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 1016 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the chicken:
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into strips
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons honey mustard
  • 1 lemon zest and juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon mayo
For the coating:
  • 2 cups Chopped Pecans
  • 1 cup crushed corn flakes
  • 1 pinch salt , pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
For the Basil Dip:
  • 2 tablespoons basil pesto ( Check the recipe here or here)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 pinch salt

Notes

  • Don't like pecans? Use almonds, walnuts or hazelnuts for your crunch coating.
  • When it comes to flavor, you can mix and match your favorite spices here and make a different version of these chicken tenders every time.
  • If you have 5 mins and some fresh basil, then check this Fettuccine with Pistachio Pesto Sauce for the basil pistachio pesto, or this Protein Packed Nut Free Hemp Bail pesto.