Healthier Crispy Chicken Fingers with Honey-Mustard Sauce Recipe

In an attempt to get my kids eating chicken fingers (nuggets) that do not come from a box, I gave this healthier version a try.  Mission accomplished.

They are crispy and not spicy (my kids are not spice lovers) and are a cinch to make.

We had these for dinner with a green salad and a side of veggies and everyone was happy.  Give these a try if you are looking for an alternative chicken meal.

Enjoy!

Preheat oven to 400o F.  Combine the chicken and the buttermilk in a shallow dish.  Cover and chill for 15 minutes.

Pulverize cereal in a food processor.  You could put the cereal in a plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin, it just won’t be as fine or evenly crushed.

Spray a baking tray with cooking spray.  Season the chicken well with salt and pepper.  Dip each piece of chicken in the cereal to fully coat and arrange on the baking tray.  Bake until cooked through, about 10 minutes.  Leave the chicken on the baking tray to cool slightly, it will get crispier.

While chicken is baking make the honey-mustard sauce by combining mustard and mayonnaise until smooth.  Stir in honey.

Serve with sauce and enjoy.

Healthier Crispy Chicken FingersAdapted from Ellie Krieger
1-1/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken tenderloins
1/2 cup lowfat buttermilk
Cooking spray
4 cups whole-grain cereal (I used 1/2 Corn Chex & 1/2 Cornflakes)
Salt & pepper

Honey-Mustard Sauce

1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1 Tablespoon mayonnaise
3 Tablespoons honey

Preheat oven to 400o F.  Combine the chicken and the buttermilk in a shallow dish.  Cover and chill for 15 minutes.

Pulverize cereal in a food processor.  You could put the cereal in a plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin, it just won’t be as fine or evenly crushed.

Spray a baking tray with cooking spray.  Season the chicken well with salt and pepper.  Dip each piece of chicken in the cereal to fully coat and arrange on the baking tray.  Bake until cooked through, about 10 minutes.  Leave the chicken on the baking tray to cool slightly, it will get crispier.

While chicken is baking make the honey-mustard sauce by combining mustard and mayonnaise until smooth.  Stir in honey.

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