Oven-Baked Herb Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Dip

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-03 · Updated 2026-06-03

Tender chicken strips coated in a flavorful herb crust then oven-baked to golden perfection, served with a tangy honey mustard dip. This American-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 28 minutes, pairs chicken tenders, olive oil, dried oregano 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken tenders
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a shallow dish, combine 3/4 cup breadcrumbs, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss 1 lb chicken tenders in 2 tbsp olive oil until evenly coated, then dredge in the breadcrumb mixture pressing gently to adhere.
2. Step 2: Arrange the coated chicken tenders on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each piece. Bake for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the crust is golden and crisp.
3. Step 3: While chicken bakes, whisk together 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, and 1 tsp lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth and creamy. Serve the baked chicken tenders warm with the honey mustard dip on the side.