Mustard Baked Chicken Tenders
This healthy Mustard Baked Chicken Tenders recipe is super simple and deliciously flavorful. You can serve as-is, or dish it up over rice or a salad to soak up the tasty mustard sauce!
Ingredients
- 1 lbs. chicken tenders
- ½ cup whole grain mustard
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, (minced)
- ½ teaspoon paprika, (sweet smoked if you have it)
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- extra tarragon to garnish , (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425˚F (220˚C)
- Combine the mustard, tarragon, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and mix well.½ cup whole grain mustard, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 clove garlic, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon pepper, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- Pat dry the chicken tenders. Add the chicken to the bowl with mustard sauce and toss to coat each piece of chicken with the sauce.1 lbs. chicken tenders
- Transfer the chicken along with the sauce to a large baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked. Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes for juices to redistribute into the meat. Garnish with extra tarragon and serve.extra tarragon to garnish
Notes
This recipe is for 4 servings with about 4 oz (1/4 lb) per serving.
Chicken food safety: To check the doneness of the chicken tenders, cut into one at the thickest part of the tenderloin. If the juice runs clear and the meat is white, not pink, then your tenderloins are fully cooked. Alternatively, you can use an instant-read meat thermometer and insert it into the thickest part. Once it registers 165˚F, the chicken is done.
Serving suggestions: You can serve the chicken by itself, or consider serving it with something to soak up the mustard sauce, such as rice or leafy greens.
Storage: Baked chicken tenderloins can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Nutrition Info Per Serving
Nutrition Facts
Mustard Baked Chicken Tenders
Amount per Serving
Calories
195
% Daily Value*
Fat
4.6
g
7
%
Saturated Fat
0.3
g
2
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.3
g
Cholesterol
65.8
mg
22
%
Sodium
808
mg
34
%
Potassium
289
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
3.5
g
1
%
Fiber
1.4
g
6
%
Sugar
2.1
g
2
%
Protein
28.5
g
57
%
Vitamin C
1.9
mg
2
%
Calcium
11
mg
1
%
Iron
0.8
mg
4
%
Net carbs
2.1
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.