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
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!
Madeline says
So glad to hear this! Thank you!
Shabibi says
I love these chicken tenders. They came out perfect!
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!
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!
Madeline says
hahaha best review ever! thank you!
Amy says
Wow! So simple but so delicious! Definitely putting this hit in the rotation. Thanks!
Madeline says
yay! thank yoU!
Susanne says
This are on repeat at my house and are soooooooooo good!
Alden G says
So yummy and simple! I made them in the air fryer (380 for 18 min flipping half way)
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.
Madeline says
thanks Anna! love the leftover salad idea!
Tracy says
This was quick, easy and very tasty.
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!!
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!!
Madeline says
This makes me so happy to read! Thanks, Rosemary!
Emily says
These were SO good and SO easy for a weeknight meal. We will make over and over.
Madeline says
Yay!! So glad you like it so much!
Julie S says
My husband LOVES honey mustard anything and this was a big hit! So easy on a weeknight. This will be on repeat at our house!
Madeline says
YAY! That makes me happy. Thanks, Julie!
Megan S says
Mmm did some meal prepping and cooked these babies up – they brown so nice! I actually used twice the chicken with the 1x marinade recipe and it was perfect. Served up with some zucchini and probably on a salad tomorrow!
Madeline says
Yum! These are perfect for leftovers on a salad!
Lauren says
Absolutely delicious and very simple to make!! Thank you!
Madeline says
You’re welcome!! Thank you for leaving a review!