Honey Dijon Chicken Tenders
Brighten up dinner with these Honey Dijon Chicken Tenders. Made quick and easy with a flavourful marinade, then cooked on the stovetop in under 10 minutes. Serve them up with some Crispy Oven Fries and dinner is done.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 376kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons parsley finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the olive oil, honey, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, parsley, garlic powder, oregano, salt and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Place the chicken tenders in a bowl and pat dry with paper towels. Pour over half of the marinade and combine well. Cover and place in the fridge for about 15 minutes.
- Place a small saucepan on stove over medium heat and add the other half of the marinade. Heat the marinade and bring to a simmer for about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Heat a large skillet over high heat and add the butter until it sizzles. Reduce heat to medium and add the chicken tenders. Cook for about 4 minutes and flip over the chicken tenders. Cook for a further 3 - 4 minutes until fully cooked.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and transfer to a serving plate. Pour over hot marinade and serve immediately.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Honey Dijon Chicken Tenders
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 376
Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 12g
Cholesterol 88mg29%
Sodium 802mg35%
Potassium 486mg14%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 18g20%
Protein 25g50%
Vitamin A 387IU8%
Vitamin C 11mg13%
Calcium 24mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.