Honey Mustard Chicken Tenders
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Use this Honey Mustard Chicken Tenders recipe to make flavorful honey mustard chicken. Just marinate chicken tenders in and cook in a cast iron skillet until golden brown.
These are super flavorful chicken tenders made with a simple marinade
This honey mustard chicken marinade is about to change your life. Make super flavorful honey mustard chicken by marinating the chicken for just a few hours in this simple marinade.
Just combine some oil, honey, mustard and spices in a small bowl. Then, mix it up and toss the chicken tenders in the marinade. Place the bowl in the fridge to marinate for at least 2 hours.
Once marinated, this honey mustard chicken will be ready in less than 15 minutes. Cook the chicken tenders in a skillet until golden brown. Then, serve on a salad, sandwich or warp.
Kitchen tools
- Measuring spoons
- Liquid measuring cup
- Mixing bowls
- Large heavy bottom pan – a cast iron skillet works best
I like to use a 10 inch cast iron skillet for this honey mustard chicken recipe. That way there is space for the outside of the chicken tenders to caramelize. If you only have a smaller skillet you can cook your chicken tenders in batches. Leave space between each tender as they cook.
How to serve
Once these honey mustard chicken tenders are prepared, there are so many ways to serve them! Make a delicious chicken dinner by serving them alongside roasted potatoes and green beans. They are also amazing with this roasted veggie couscous salad.
Make a healthy honey mustard chicken salad by first cubing the chicken. Then, serve it over chopped romaine with cucumbers, tomatoes, feta cheese and crispy sourdough croutons. I like to drizzle some of this homemade creamy honey mustard sauce on top for extra flavor.
For a comforting meal, make a honey mustard chicken panini. Slice the honey mustard chicken thinly. Then, make a panini with the chicken, bacon and cheese on slices of whole wheat bread.
I also like to make a simple honey mustard chicken wrap with bacon, tomatoes, spinach and more honey mustard sauce.
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken tenders
- Oil – I like to use avocado oil or olive oil
- Honey
- Yellow mustard
- Coconut aminos or soy sauce
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
Ingredient substitutions
You can use this mustard chicken marinade with basically any cut of chicken. Instead of chicken breast tenderloins you can use boneless skinless chicken breasts and cut them into tenders or filets.
You can also make honey mustard chicken thighs using this simple recipe. The chicken thighs will take slightly longer to cook so be sure to check for an internal temperature of 165F.
You could even use this honey mustard chicken marinade for wings! Instead of marinating the chicken wings, bake the wings in the oven to crisp them. Then, use the marinade as a sauce for basting.
I recommend yellow mustard for this mustard chicken recipe, but you can use dijon mustard or whole grain mustard. You can also use a blend of mustards to make this honey mustard chicken recipe.
This simple marinade is sweetened with honey. If you do not have any honey, sweeten the marinde with maple syrup, agave nectar, brown rice syrup or brown sugar.
How to make Honey Mustard Chicken Tenders
Step 1: Marinate chicken in mustard chicken marinade
To begin, prepare a honey mustard chicken marinade. Combine 1/4 cup avocado oil, honey, yellow mustard, coconut aminos, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a mixing bowl.
Then, add chicken tenders to the bowl and toss to coat them. Next, cover the bowl and marinate in the fridge for at least two hours.
Step 2: Sear in a pan
Then, heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp of oil to the pan. When the oil is warm, add the marinated tenders to the pan.
Next, cook the chicken tenders over medium for 8 minutes flipping every 2 minutes. Once the tenders are golden brown, check to make sure they are fully cooked.
The honey mustard chicken will be fully cooked once the internal temperature reaches 165F. Allow them to cool slightly then enjoy!
Can I make bake these?
Yes! Make baked honey mustard chicken in the oven. Just bake these chicken tenders on a sheet pan in a preheated oven at 350F for 25 – 30 minutes.
Can i grill them?
Yes! I love to make grilled honey mustard chicken using this recipe. Just heat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat. Rotate the chicken tenders every 2 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165F. This should take 6-8 minutes depending on the heat of the grill.
Storage and Reheating
Once prepared, allow the tenders to cool completely. Then, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
You can reheat these on the stovetop, but if I have leftovers I prefer to eat them cold.
Check Out these other Chicken Tender Recipes
- Balsamic Grilled Chicken
- Honey Sriracha Chicken Tenders
- Potato Chip Chicken Tenders
- Oven Baked Chicken Tenders
You can find the full recipe below. If you make this recipe, please rate and review it in the comments, or share it with me on Instagram!
Honey Mustard Chicken Tenders
Flavorful honey mustard chicken
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast tenders (or full breasts cut into tenders)
Instructions
- Combine 1/4 cup avocado oil, honey, yellow mustard, coconut aminos, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a mixing bowl
- If desired, remove tendon from chicken tenders using a paring knife or fork.
- Add chicken tenders to the bowl and toss to coat them
- Cover the bowl and marinate in the fridge for at least two hours
- Heat a large pan (I use a cast iron skillet) over medium heat and add 1 tbsp of oil to the pan
- When the oil is warm add the marinated tenders to the pan
- Cook the chicken tenders over medium for 8 minutes flipping every 2 minutes
- Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days
Danielle says
I hate having to think ahead for dinner but this chicken is WORTH IT. As long as you take the five minutes to put the chicken in the marinade ahead of time, you’ll be rewarded with some of the most delicious chicken you’ve ever had!
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Madeline says
YES! I agree taking the time to marinate chicken always feels annoying at the time but SO worth it for this one especially. Thank you for sharing!
BBM says
Just made these using thighs (what I had at home) and I can’t believe the flavor! So easy and so delicious. Left it overnight to marinate. Cooked slightly longer bc of using thighs. Will def be making this again- probably weekly!
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Madeline says
Ah I am SO glad! I gotta try with thighs! its such a good one to have in the rotation.
Kristin says
I’m not really a honey mustard girl (pass me the ranch please), but DANG these are so so so good. Melt in your mouth delicious! Next time I’m going to make some extra sauce to dip my chicken (and probably my veggie side) in. Go make them now!
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Madeline says
Ah I am sooo glad!! I agree extra sauce is a great idea!
Gemma says
Cut these into nugget size and had them with some paleo ranch and frank’s red hot. So so good!
Madeline says
YUM! Sounds amazing with that dip!
Kiah says
These are delicious! I’ve made these 2x with chicken breast and chicken thighs. Have to say, prefer them with thighs. Also added a smidge of onion powder. So yum.
Thank you!
Madeline says
Oh yay!! I need to try with thighs!!
Stephanie says
My whole family loved these and they were so easy. I made extra for easy lunch leftovers. Will definitely be making these again.
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Madeline says
Thats so great to hear!! I love doing a double batch for leftovers.
Emily says
Neither my boyfriend or I would consider ourselves honey mustard people… but these are SO dang good. We’ll be using our butcherbox tenders for this recipe from now on I think..
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Madeline says
I am SO glad you both enjoyed them!! Thank you!!
Rachel says
Who doesn’t love chicken tenders and honey mustard?! These were delicious, served with the one pot Mac and cheese! May attempt to coat with panko after marinating and cooking in the air fryer for a little crisp. We will definitely be adding these to our rotation of meals
Madeline says
So glad you enjoyed the two together! Making them crispy sounds awesome!
Leigh-Anne says
I made these for meal prep this week and they didn’t all make it into my lunches. I took one taste and kept eating! These are soooo good!
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Madeline says
haha the same thing happens to me!!! Thank you!!
Ashley says
I did not read ahead and did not marinade them but they were still super delicious and so quick and easy! I’ll definitely make again and marinade them. I’m sure they will be even better which is hard to imagine! We cut them up and made salads with them. So so good!!! I usually snap a photo and tag on insta but we devoured them so quickly I didn’t even get a photo!
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Madeline says
Thank you!! So glad they worked even without marinating!!
Krista says
My boyfriend LOVES honey mustard so we gave this a try. I made these to have for lunches throughout the week and they were gone in a day (hours really)! We used brown spicy mustard and they still were great! Definitely will be a lunch staple for us.
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Madeline says
yay!! I am so glad! Thank you!
Mary Kate says
Love these chicken tenders! Easy to make & keep stocked in the fridge for the week to throw on salads & already have cooked. Great recipe!
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Madeline says
oh yay! thank you!!
Kara says
These are the best and can be eaten with so many different things. I’ve eaten them on salads, with veggies and potatoes, and honestly just by themself with my fingers haha. They’re delicious!! Fiancé loves them too and keeps requesting them for lunches and dinners. Great dish!
Madeline says
wonderful!! thank you!!
Katherine says
I used grape seed oil and soy sauce because that is what I had, and they still turned out amazing. My husband and 15 month old also loved them!
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Madeline says
amazing!! thank you!!
Dalton says
This is my go to chicken recipe. I make them probably once a week. I always have the ingredients and they are delicious!! So good to also prep and use for salads during the week!
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Madeline says
amazing!! i agree. Thank you!
Alissa says
YUMMMMM! That’s it. That’s the review….
★★★★★
Madeline says
LOL amazing!! Thank you!
Courtney says
When it comes to dinner on the go, my adult meals tend to look like a toddlers plate LOL. These chicken tenders are PERFECT and make awesome leftovers on top of a salad.
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Madeline says
amazing!! thank you!!
Hayley Kahn says
These are so delicious! They have become a staple for my fiancé and me during the work week. The ingredients and recipe are pretty easy and it tastes SO good.
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Madeline says
Thank you! One of my favorites for weeknights as well!!
Jackie says
Made these and put them in a Caesar salad and YUM! So delish and made amazing leftovers!! Super versatile & flavorful chicken!
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Madeline says
amazing!! thank you!
Hannah Green says
These tenders are such a staple in my weeknight dinner rotation. I don’t love cooking, but these I definitely don’t mind making! I find cooking for one often challenging, but this recipe is perfect for a dinner and added to salad for a lunch or two. highly recommend!
Madeline says
thank you so much!!
Kelsey says
This recipe is so GOOD! Love the honey mustard flavor! I made them into nuggets and they were amazing. Can’t wait to try more recipes!
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Madeline says
So glad to hear this! Thank you!
Shabibi says
I love these chicken tenders. They came out perfect!
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Madeline says
YAY! Thank yu!
Cebca says
I rarely cook chicken but when I do, it’s this chicken. So easy, so flavorful, and keeps great for leftovers!
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Madeline says
so wonderful! thank you!!
Briana says
Love following Madeline on instagram (if you aren’t already, what are you waiting for?!)- she has some of the best content, especially when you’re looking to try something new and want to feel inspired in the kitchen. My girlfriend and I LOVE these honey mustard chicken tenders! Made with ingredients that we always have on hand, these are quick and easy to pop in to marinate during lunch time so when dinner rolls around we are ready to go!
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Madeline says
hahaha best review ever! thank you!
Amy says
Wow! So simple but so delicious! Definitely putting this hit in the rotation. Thanks!
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Madeline says
yay! thank yoU!
Susanne says
This are on repeat at my house and are soooooooooo good!
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Alden G says
So yummy and simple! I made them in the air fryer (380 for 18 min flipping half way)
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Madeline says
ooo so smart! I need to try in air fryer
Anna says
Another flavorful chicken recipe to put in your rotation! Delicious and easy ingredients that you already have so there’s no waste. Delicious on a salad the next day as well! Can’t wait to try the honey sriracha chicken recipe next.
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Madeline says
thanks Anna! love the leftover salad idea!
Tracy says
This was quick, easy and very tasty.
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Madeline says
so glad to hear that! Thank you!
Lucia smith says
I have a question after I have read the recipe for Flavorful honey mustard chicken. May I try this recipe with ghee instead of oil? I prefer using Milkio grass-fed ghee for all culinary purposes. Ghee vs oil comparison shows that ghee is more nutritious than oil and ghee offers higher flavor than olive or avocado oil.
Madeline says
Hi there! Yes, you can substitute ghee for oil.
Tina says
Made this for myself on NYE and they were SO good! The marinade was simple to throw together with things I already keep on hand. Cooking them up was a breeze. Used the left over chicken on my salad the next day and it was perfection. The honey mustard flavor was even better the next day!!
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Madeline says
Wonderful! Thanks, Tina!
Rosemary Stamm says
This is seriously one of the best chicken marinades I’ve ever tried! The marinade is on the thicker side and actually coats the chicken which stays on, even as the chicken is cooking. It was delicious the night we ate the chicken barbequed, but it was also so yummy the next day cold, on a salad with ranch dressing and then made into chicken salad. I’ll be loving this recipe all summer…thank you!!
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Madeline says
This makes me so happy to read! Thanks, Rosemary!