Juicy and Crispy Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Sauce! Chef Jean-Pierre

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are often more flavorful and less expensive than breasts.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour offers more nutrients, while all-purpose flour is usually cheaper.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup has a lower glycemic index, while sugar is often more affordable.

Mix 2 cups of panko, 3/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut, 2 cups crushed corn flakes, 1/4 cup very fine cornmeal, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

Prepare chicken breast by cutting it into strips.

Season flour with salt and pepper.

Dredge chicken strips in seasoned flour, then dip in 2 beaten eggs.

Coat chicken in the panko mixture.

Heat oil to 3 and 1/4 on a thermometer.

Carefully add chicken strips to the hot oil and fry until golden brown, flipping them only when ready.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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