Cornflake Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

cornflake chicken in a white bowl with honey mustard sauce

Cornflake Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

These perfectly crispy cornflake chicken tenders baked to perfection are simply life changing! Truly crunchy, beautifully golden, and easy to make chicken tenders for busy weeknights.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings tenders

Calories 207kcal

Author Tawnie Graham of Kroll's Korner

Ingredients

2 lbs. chicken tenders (~ 12 chicken strips)
2/3 cup All-Purpose Flour
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp. chili powder
2 large eggs, whisked
2 Tbsp. water
3 cups cornflakes, crushed
non-stick baking spray

Honey Mustard Sauce

1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup Dijon Mustard
1/4 cup Mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. distilled white vinegar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 pinch cayenne

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 450°F
Line a baking sheet with foil and place a rack on top of the baking sheet. Spray with non-stick spray. Set aside.
non-stick baking spray
Crush the cornflakes in a large baggie, or use a food processor to process until crumbly.
3 cups cornflakes, crushed
Set up the dredging station: you’ll need 3 shallow dishes. Combine the flour and seasonings in the first dish, whisk the eggs and water together in the second, and cornflakes in the third.
2/3 cup All-Purpose Flour, 1 tsp. kosher salt, 1 tsp. Italian seasoning, 1/4 tsp. chili powder, 2 large eggs, whisked, 2 Tbsp. water
Place the chicken tender in the flour first, flipping from side to side to coat. Then place in the egg wash, then place in the cornflakes. Be sure to coat both sides and gently press cornflakes onto chicken to adhere.
2 lbs. chicken tenders (~ 12 chicken strips)
Transfer chicken to prepared baking sheet and repeat with remaining chicken.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Make the dipping sauce while the chicken bakes: whisk together all ingredients in a medium sized bowl until smooth.
1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup Dijon Mustard, 1/4 cup Mayonnaise, 1 Tbsp. distilled white vinegar, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1 pinch cayenne
Serve chicken with the sauce and enjoy!

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Notes

Serve as an appetizer or turn it into a meal with your favorite sides.
Add different seasonings to the flour if you prefer: add onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, etc.
Remove the white tendon attached to the chicken tenderloin if you'd like. Sometimes it's chewy and unpleasant but if it doesn't bother you, skip this step!

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