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crunchy chicken tenders

Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
Indianapolis, IN

These chicken tenders can either be served as part of a meal, or as an appetizer. Recipe & photo from Great American Home Baking. 07-21-15

yield 4 -6
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For crunchy chicken tenders

  • 1 c
    mayonnaise, divided
  • 2 tsp
    dehydrated onion flakes
  • 2 tsp
    dry mustard
  • 1 c
    butter-flavored cracker crumbs
  • 3 Tbsp
    sesame seeds
  • 1 lb
    chicken tenders
  • 1/2 c
    sour cream
  • 1/4 c
    chopped onion
  • 1 Tbsp
    chopped fresh parsley
  • 3/4 tsp
    seasoning salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    garlic powder

How To Make crunchy chicken tenders

  • 1
    In a shallow bowl, combine 2/3 cup mayonnaise, onion flakes and mustard. Mix well. In another shallow bowl, combine the cracker crumbs and sesame seeds. Mix well.
  • 2
    Dip the chicken in the mayonnaise mixture, then coat with the cracker crumb mixture. Arrange the coated chicken on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
  • 3
    Bake in a 425º oven until cooked through and the juices run clear when pierced with a knife, about 15 minutes.
  • 4
    Meanwhile, combine the remaining mayonnaise, the sour cream, chopped onion, parsley, seasoning salt and garlic powder in a small bowl. Mix well. Serve the sauce with the chicken tenders.
  • 5
    For a more traditional honey mustard sauce, mix 1/4 cup honey and 2 Tbsp. prepared yellow mustard.
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