Description
Crispy Pecan Crusted Chicken Tenders are a mouthwatering twist on traditional chicken strips, featuring juicy chicken coated in a crunchy blend of pecans and breadcrumbs. Baked to golden perfection, these tenders deliver satisfying crunch with every bite. Serve them drizzled with a sweet and tangy honey-Dijon sauce for an irresistible meal that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In one bowl, whisk eggs until frothy. In another, combine chopped pecans, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast into the egg wash, then coat thoroughly in the pecan mixture.
- Arrange coated chicken in the baking dish, ensuring they are spaced out.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, flipping halfway for even crispiness.
- While baking, whisk honey and Dijon mustard together for the sauce.
- Serve tenders drizzled with sauce or alongside your favorite dipping options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tender (approx. 113g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 80mg