Healthy Baked Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Sauce

Here’s a kid-friendly recipe for Healthy Baked Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Sauce:

Ingredients:

For the chicken tenders:
– 1 pound of chicken breast tenders
– 1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
– 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
– 2 eggs, beaten

For the honey mustard sauce:
– 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
– 2 tablespoons honey
– 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a shallow dish, mix together the whole wheat breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

3. Dip each chicken tender into the beaten eggs, then coat it with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere the breadcrumbs to the chicken.

4. Place the coated chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is crispy and golden brown.

5. While the chicken is baking, prepare the honey mustard sauce by whisking together the Dijon mustard, honey, Greek yogurt, and lemon juice in a small bowl.

6. Serve the baked chicken tenders with the honey mustard sauce for dipping.

This recipe provides a healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken tenders and is sure to be a hit with kids! Enjoy!