Baked Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Dip

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Tender chicken tenders coated in a crunchy Parmesan and breadcrumb crust, baked to golden perfection and served with a tangy honey mustard dipping sauce. This American-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 33 minutes, pairs chicken tenders, grated Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 18 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a shallow bowl, mix 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp paprika, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until combined.
  2. Step 2: In another bowl, whisk 2 large eggs. Place 1/2 cup all-purpose flour in a third shallow dish. Dip each of the 1 lb chicken tenders first into the flour, then into the egg, and finally coat thoroughly with the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture.
  3. Step 3: Arrange the coated chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil evenly over them. Bake for 15-18 minutes, turning halfway through, until the crust is golden and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  4. Step 4: While the chicken bakes, prepare the honey mustard dip by whisking together 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp fresh lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth and glossy.
  5. Step 5: Serve the baked Parmesan-crusted chicken tenders warm alongside the honey mustard dip for dipping.

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