Oven-Baked Parmesan Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Dip

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

Tender chicken strips coated in a crispy parmesan and breadcrumb crust, baked to golden perfection and served with a tangy honey mustard dipping sauce. This chicken 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.

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken tenders
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• as needed olive oil spray
• Dipping sauce:
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a shallow bowl, combine 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon paprika, mixing well to create the coating.
2. Step 2: Place 1/2 cup all-purpose flour in a second shallow bowl. In a third bowl, beat 2 large eggs until smooth. Pat dry and lightly season 1 pound chicken tenders with a pinch of salt and pepper.
3. Step 3: Dredge each chicken tender first in the flour, shaking off excess, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat thoroughly with the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture. Arrange the coated tenders on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Step 4: Lightly spray the chicken tenders with olive oil spray and bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the crust is golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
5. Step 5: While the chicken bakes, whisk together 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth to make the honey mustard dip.
6. Step 6: Serve the hot Parmesan chicken tenders with the honey mustard dipping sauce alongside.