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Honey-Dijon Chicken Tenders with Zucchini Rice

5 from 20 votes
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Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Honey-Dijon Chicken Tenders
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp. paprika
  • 3 tbsp. butter melted
  • heaping 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp. honey
  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced vertically into strips
Zucchini Rice
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 medium zucchini coarsely grated
  • 3 tbsp. butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Honey-Dijon Chicken Tenders
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare a large baking sheet and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika. Set aside. In a separate bowl, combine melted butter, Dijon mustard and honey; whisk until well combined.
  4. Place the chicken strips into the mustard-butter mixture, then into the breadcrumbs. Coat evenly. Place onto the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the zucchini rice (see below for recipe).
  5. Zucchini Rice
  6. Cook rice according to package directions. Remove from heat, add butter and sprinkle zucchini over the rice. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork. Salt and pepper, to taste.
  7. Serve immediately with the chicken tenders, or with your own favorite main course.
  8. Enjoy!