Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard

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Chicken tenders with honey mustard is a popular American comfort food consisting of breaded and fried strips of chicken breast, served with a sweet and tangy dipping sauce. The dish typically features chicken tenders coated in a crispy batter or breading, paired with a sauce made from honey, mustard, mayonnaise, and sometimes vinegar or spices. It's widely available in casual dining restaurants, fast-food chains, and home kitchens across the United States.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein from the chicken, but also contains significant fat and carbohydrates from the frying oil and breading. A typical serving of 4-5 chicken tenders with sauce provides around 400-600 calories, offering substantial protein along with some B vitamins and iron from the chicken.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	25 g
Carbs	35 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	10 g
Sodium	850 mg
Potassium	300 mg
Phosphorus	200 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg
Niacin (B3)	6 mg
Selenium	15 mcg
Zinc	1.5 mg
Vitamin B12	0.3 mcg

Per 4 tenders with 2 tbsp sauce (170 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The combination of honey and mustard as a dipping sauce has roots in European cuisine, but the pairing with fried chicken tenders became a quintessential American snack food in the late 20th century. Nutritionally, the honey provides natural sugars while the mustard offers antioxidants, though the deep-frying process adds considerable calories and fat to the dish.