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Savory Mustard Chicken Tenders

A quick and delicious mustard chicken tender recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8
Author Katie

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken tenders
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1/2 cup uncooked chopped bacon
  • 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 3/4 cup white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc
  • 1-2 sprigs fresh thyme

Instructions

  • Liberally season chicken tenders with salt and pepper.
  • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil to medium-high. Add bacon and cook until crispy, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Add remaining olive oil and onions and sauté until translucent. Add chicken tenders to the pan and begin to brown.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the Dijon, whole grain mustard and smoked paprika.
  • After about turn the chicken tenders to brown the other side.
  • Once the chicken has browned on both sides, add the white wine to the pan to deglaze (scrapping off the brown bits that have accumulated).
  • Whisk in the mustard mixture and add the fresh thyme. Reduce heat and allow the sauce to simmer for about 5 more minutes until the chicken has reach 165˚F.
  • If needed, thin sauce with 1 - 2 tablespoons water.