A plate of baked breaded chicken strips with a honey mustard dip beside them

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My husband and son were buzzing over these chicken crispers. My 4-yr old loved dunking them in ranch while my hubby preferred the more adult flavors of the honey mustard sauce.

These chicken strips are much healthier and tastier than any chicken strips or chicken nuggets you’ll find in the freezer aisle. They’re baked at just the right temperature which gives them that crisp golden crust.

The breading seals in all the amazing flavors and makes these chicken tenders just right. You’ll be back for seconds ;).
Crisp Baked Breaded Chicken Strips Recipe with Honey Mustard Dip @NatashasKitchen

Ingredients for Chicken Strips:

2 lbs chicken breast (about 3 large chicken breasts) 
Sea Salt & Pepper
1/3 cup dijon mustard 
1/3 cup real mayo 
2-3 small garlic cloves, pressed
2 cups bread crumbs (I used a mixture of 1 cup seasoned Italian-style bread crumbs and 1 cup Panko bread crumbs, but you can use 100% seasoned bread crumbs)

Baked Breaded Chicken Strips Recipe with Honey Mustard Dip

Ingredients for Honey Mustard Dip (Optional):

1/3 cup dijon mustard
1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup real mayonnaise
1/2 tsp poppy seeds (for effect, optional ;)).

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How to Make Baked Chicken Tenders:

Preheat Oven to 450˚F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with foil (to save yourself some clean-up).

1. In a large bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup dijon mustard, 1/3 cup real mayo and 3 pressed garlic cloves and set aside to let the garlic infuse into the marinade while you prep your chicken.

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2. Place bread crumbs in a second bowl.

3. Rinse and pat dry your chicken with paper towels. Trim off any excess fat and cut chicken breasts into 1-inch thick strips.
Lightly season both sides of the chicken strips with salt and pepper.

4. Place chicken strips into the marinade and mix well.

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5. Roll each chicken strip into your bread crumbs a couple times to get a nice coating of crumbs then transfer breaded strips to prepared baking sheet. For the best, crispy crust results, do not overcrowd chicken.

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6. Bake at 450˚F for 15-17 min or until chicken is cooked through and golden brown on the outside.

How to make the Honey Mustard Dip:

1. In a medium bowl (or in a blender), mix together 1/3 cup dijon mustard, 1/3 cup honey and 1/3 cup real mayo until well blended. 2. Stir in poppy seeds (if using). Refrigerate your dip until ready to serve.

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Serve chicken strips warm with ranch, honey mustard or your favorite dipping sauce.

Crisp Baked Breaded Chicken Strips Recipe with Honey Mustard Dip @NatashasKitchen

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Baked Breaded Chicken Strips Recipe with Honey Mustard Dip

4.85 from 39 votes
Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
Breaded Chicken Strips
These chicken strips are much healthier and tastier than anything you'll find in the freezer aisle. They're baked at just the right temperature which gives them that crisp golden crust. The breading seals in all the amazing flavors and makes these chicken tenders just right. Serve them warm with ranch, honey mustard sauce or your favorite dip.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 17 minutes
Total Time: 37 minutes

Ingredients 

Servings: 8

Ingredients for Chicken Strips:

  • 2 lbs chicken breast, about 3 large chicken breasts
  • Sea Salt & Pepper
  • 1/3 cup dijon mustard
  • 1/3 cup real mayo
  • 2-3 small garlic cloves, pressed
  • 2 cups bread crumbs, I used a mixture of 1 cup seasoned italian-style bread crumbs and 1 cup panko bread crumbs, but you can use 100% seasoned bread crumbs

Ingredients for Honey Mustard Sauce:

Instructions

How to Make Baked Chicken Tenders:

  • Preheat Oven to 450˚F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with foil (to save yourself some clean-up).
  • In a large bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup dijon mustard, 1/3 cup real mayo and 3 pressed garlic cloves and set aside to let the garlic infuse into the marinade while you prep your chicken.
  • Place bread crumbs in a second bowl.
  • Rinse and pat dry your chicken with paper towels. Trim off any excess fat and cut chicken breasts into 1-inch thick strips.
  • Lightly season both sides of the chicken strips with salt and pepper.
  • Place chicken strips into the marinade and mix well.
  • Roll each chicken strip into your bread crumbs a couple times to get a nice coating of crumbs then transfer breaded strips to prepared baking sheet. For the best, crispy crust results, do not overcrowd chicken.
  • Bake at 450˚F for 15-17 min or until chicken is cooked through and golden brown on the outside.

How to make the Honey Mustard Dip:

  • In a medium bowl (or in a blender), mix together 1/3 cup dijon mustard, 1/3 cup honey and 1/3 cup real mayo until well blended. 2. Stir in poppy seeds (if using). Refrigerate your dip until ready to serve.
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Breaded Chicken Strips
Skill Level: Easy/Medium
Cost to Make: $$

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Crisp Baked Breaded Chicken Strips Recipe with Honey Mustard Dip @NatashasKitchen

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  • Krista
    March 3, 2024

    Looks so yummy! Could I put the strips into the marinade and keep them in the fridge for a bit until later that day?

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      March 4, 2024

      I imagine that will be fine.

      Reply

  • Nancy
    January 23, 2024

    These were super easy and delicious. I appreciated have something easy to put together for dinner, and it was a hit with everyone – not always easy.

    Reply

    • NatashasKitchen.com
      January 23, 2024

      Hi Nancy! That’s amazing. So glad they were a hit!

      Reply

  • Lynn Wolford
    October 9, 2023

    I made these tonight and they were really good! Very tasty coating on the chicken fingers and the honey mustard sauce was incredible. A wonderful combination that I’ll definitely be making again. You’ve done it again, Natasha, in providing us with one of your wonderful recipes!

    Reply

    • NatashasKitchen.com
      October 9, 2023

      That’s wonderful, Lynn! Thank you for the feedback.

      Reply

  • Ellen
    February 19, 2023

    Wow, again another great recipe.
    Thank you Natasha! My family loved them so much and ask me to make sure I make them again. This is going in my chicken recipes I rotate for dinner. Super easy and very tasty.

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      February 19, 2023

      Yay, lovely to know that, Ellen. I hope you’ll love all the recipes that you will try from us!

      Reply

  • dardar99
    December 8, 2022

    Oh snap! This is the best recipe for baked chicken tenders! And the honey mustard dip to die for! I do add a little horseradish to the dip and it gives it some kick! Thank

    you for posting!!!!!

    Reply

    • NatashasKitchen.com
      December 8, 2022

      Sounds delicious! I’m glad you loved the recipe.

      Reply

  • Michaelene Byrd
    February 15, 2022

    Hi Natasha! When you say cut in one inch strips, do you mean lengthwise with the grain or crosswise against the grain?

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      February 16, 2022

      Hi Michaelene, the best way to slice chicken is to cut against the grain.

      Reply

  • Kira
    January 15, 2022

    Yet another great recipe from Natasha! I ONLY made the honey mustard, but it was delicious. I did add an extra teaspoon or so of mustard after taste testing as written, but my family likes a pretty vinegar-forward flavor.

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      January 15, 2022

      Isn’t it so good?! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply

  • Sarah
    August 25, 2020

    Hi there! LOVE your recipes. Could I use non fat Greek yogurt instead of Mayo for the marinade? THANK YOU!

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      August 26, 2020

      Thank you so much, Sarah. I haven’t really tried using yogurt instead of mayo for this recipe, you might have to do an experiment to find out if it’s gonna work. Please share with us how it goes if you try it!

      Reply

  • Alisa
    August 13, 2020

    Can I cook this recipe in an air fryer? If so, do I need to make any changes to recipe? And what temperature and time limit should I set air fryer for? Should I rotate chicken tenders midway?

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      August 13, 2020

      Hi Alisa, to be honest, I have not thought of trying this recipe in an air fryer so I’m unable to advise. If you experiment please let me know how you like that.

      Reply

  • Natasha
    March 1, 2019

    Hi Natasha,
    made these breaded chicken strips yesterday. Soo good! And so easy too! I left them to marinate in the mayo/mustard sauce in the fridge for a couple of hours before baking. Family loved them. Will definitely make them again. Thank you for another great recipe!

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      March 1, 2019

      You’re welcome, Natasha (hey great name)! I’m so happy you enjoyed it

      Reply

  • Sergio
    June 30, 2018

    Just seeing the image made me want to eat. Thank you

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      June 30, 2018

      You’re welcome! 🙂

      Reply

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