Tony's Chicken Tenders With Honey Mustard Sauce

_JennJenn_'s Note:

Got this from Down Home with the Neelys on Food Netwok.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 3

• peanut oil , for frying
• 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken tenders
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups panko
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
• ½ teaspoon cayenne
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• ½ cup Dijon mustard
• ½ cup honey
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• salt and pepper (to taste)

Directions:

1. Preheat oil to 350 degrees F.
2. Cut the chicken breasts into long strips and set aside.
3. Beat the 3 eggs in a separate bowl and measure the flour into another separate dish.
4. Measure the panko into a pie plate or shallow bowl and season with garlic powder, lemon-pepper, cayenne, salt and pepper.
5. Dip the chicken strips into the flour, the beaten egg and then dredge them into the seasoned panko.
6. Fry in the hot peanut oil for 6 to 8 minutes, until golden brown, and remove to a paper towel lined sheet tray. Serve with honey mustard sauce.
7. For the honey mustard dressing, mix the last five ingredients together in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper. The sauce can be held in the refrigerator for 1 week.

Reviews

[Shelby Jo]

These were great! I had never used peanut oil or panko before -- both great additions to my pantry! It's amazing how much of a difference it makes in what kind of oil you use. The honey mustard sauce was really great too. Thanks so much for sharing!! Made for Pick-A-Chef Fall 2009.

[kitchenslave03]

These are the best chicken tenders I've made. The kids like them better than ones bought in a restaurant. I haven't tried the honey mustard yet, but plan on trying it next time. I was going to post this recipe, but saw it was already posted. Thanks for saving me the trouble!

[VLizzle]

This is a great recipe. The first time I made it was after I saw it on the show. I really think that the key to great fried chicken is using peanut oil. It makes all the difference in the world. The recipe for the Honey Mustard Sauce is also a keeper.