Honey Mustard Chicken Fingers
Heart-healthy chicken tenders completely baked in an AMAZING mustard sauce and coated with a nutty crunchy pecan crust!
Chicken fingers. Chicken tenders. Chicken strips. What do you prefer to call them?
I’m keen on “chicken fingers” – because I’m 12 apparently. And it just sounds more fun to eat.
Especially when you coat them in an epic homemade honey mustard sauce (and slightly lightened-up with Greek yogurt, of course) along with a crisp pecan-Panko crust, using preservative-free Fisher Nuts.
Except guys, this is completely 100% baked. But that’s just between you and me, right?
You can also save some of the honey mustard sauce for later – you know, in case you need more for dipping purposes.
Honey Mustard Chicken Fingers
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
For the honey mustard
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
For the pecan crust
- 1 cup Fisher Nuts Pecan Halves
- 1 cup Panko*
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat; set aside.
- To make the honey mustard, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey and mustards.
- To make the pecan crust, combine pecans, Panko, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and onion powder in the bowl of a food processor until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste. Working one at a time, dip chicken into honey mustard, then dredge in pecan mixture, pressing to coat.
- Place chicken onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the chicken is completely cooked through.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.
Notes
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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Fisher Nuts. All opinions expressed are my own.
Looks yummy! Need to try this soon but torn between this and the Lemon Chicken Piccata! You always post the best recipes 🙂
Yum yum YUM! Lately I’ve been loving honey mustard. This recipe is a must try!
Oh wow this looks delicious!!!!! =)
It looks delicious! I love all your honey-mustard recipes, I will try to give it a try ASAP!
Chicken fingers are always a hit at our house and I love the crunchy pecan coating!
Any good substitutions for the mayo? I try to avoid it when ever possible.
Greek yogurt would be a great substitute.
I’m wondering how this would work as a full chicken breast (maybe sliced thin) instead of tenders or strips. Either way this looks delicious! I’m going to have to add it to my list of things to try!
Yes, absolutely!