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Pecan Crusted Baked Chicken Tenders

Pecan Crusted Baked Chicken Tenders

The ultimate comfort food, Pecan Crusted Baked Chicken Tenders deliver a crispy, crunchy experience that’s simply irresistible. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, these tenders are packed with flavor and pair beautifully with a variety of dips. Your family will love them, and you’ll love how easy they are to make!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into strips
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons honey mustard
  • 1 lemon zest and juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon mayo
  • 2 cups chopped pecans
  • 1 cup crushed corn flakes
  • 1 pinch salt pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons basil pesto ( Check the recipe here or here)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Chef's Knife
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray or drizzle it with some olive oil.
  3. In a bowl, mix the chicken ingredients (without the chicken or coating) until the mixture is smooth.
  4. Add the chicken strips into the egg mixture and toss them well to coat.
  5. In another shallow bowl, mix the coating ingredients together.
  6. Take the chicken strips and coat them in the crunchy pecan mixture well on both sides, and pat each chicken strip very well to coat.
  7. Place each chicken strip on the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining strips.
  8. Drizzle or spray some olive oil over the chicken strips and bake them for 12-15 mins (depending on the size of your chicken strips).
  9. In the meantime, mix the basil dip ingredients in a small bowl.
  10. Serve the chicken and basil dip together.

Notes

Don't like pecans? Use almonds, walnuts or hazelnuts for your crunch coating.
When it comes to flavor, you can mix and match your favorite spices here and make a different version of these chicken tenders every time.