Print

Crispy Baked Cheddar Dijon Chicken Tenders

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

These oven-baked chicken tenders are coated in a bold honey-Dijon mustard mixture and rolled in crispy cheddar cracker crumbs for a crunchy, cheesy bite. They’re easy, kid-friendly, and perfect for weeknight dinners or game day snacks!

Ingredients

Scale

For the Tenders:

  • 1 lb chicken tenders (or boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into strips)

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 cups cheddar cheese crackers (like Cheez-Its), crushed into fine crumbs

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Dijon Coating:

  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard

  • 1 tbsp honey

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • ½ tsp smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven:
    Preheat to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a wire rack for extra crispiness. Lightly spray with cooking spray.

  2. Crush the crackers:
    Place cheddar crackers in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin or pulse in a food processor until you get fine crumbs. Set aside in a shallow dish.

  3. Prepare mustard coating:
    In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

  4. Coat the chicken:
    Dredge chicken tenders in flour, then dip in the Dijon mixture. Press into cheddar cracker crumbs, coating all sides evenly.

  5. Bake:
    Arrange tenders on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 18–22 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and internal temp reaches 165°F.

  6. Serve:
    Let cool for 5 minutes. Serve with extra honey mustard or ranch for dipping!

 

Notes

  • Want extra crunch? Spray tops with cooking spray before baking.

  • Sub crackers with panko + shredded cheddar if needed.

  • These reheat great in the oven or air fryer!

Find it online: https://ukfinda.com/crispy-baked-cheddar-dijon-chicken-tenders/