Pecan‑Crusted Blueberry Mustard Chicken Tenders

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Savory • Sweet-Heat • Crunchy • Smoky

Air-fried chicken tenders coated in seasoned pecan crumbs and finished with a glossy Blueberry Hot Honey Mustard glaze. Crispy, nutty, sweet, and spicy with rich roasted flavor and satisfying crunch.

Yield: Approximately 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS

Chicken Tenders

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • ½ tsp garlic powder

Seasoned Pecan Crumbs

  • 1 cup roasted pecans, crushed into a coarse meal
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder

Glaze

  • 1 cup Blueberry Hot Honey Mustard Sauce (BHHM)

PREPARATION

Prepare the Chicken

Slice chicken breasts lengthwise into tender-sized strips.

Pat dry with paper towels.

Season lightly with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

Prepare the Pecan Crumbs

Place roasted pecans into a bag and crush using the flat side of a meat tenderizer until a coarse meal forms with some texture remaining.

Transfer crushed pecans to a shallow dish.

Mix in:

  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Garlic powder

In a separate bowl, beat eggs until smooth.

Coat the Chicken

Dip each chicken tender into the beaten egg mixture.

Allow excess egg to drip off.

Press tenders into the seasoned pecan crumbs until evenly coated.

Shake off excess coating.

Air Fry the Chicken

Preheat air fryer to 375°F.

Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.

Arrange tenders in a single layer.

Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.

Air fry for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Glaze the Chicken

Warm Blueberry Hot Honey Mustard Sauce in a saucepan or microwave until loosened slightly.

Transfer cooked tenders to a large bowl.

Drizzle warmed glaze over the tenders and toss gently until evenly coated.

Optional: add a small splash of water or apple cider vinegar for a thinner glaze consistency.

SERVE

Arrange chicken tenders on a serving platter.

Optional: drizzle with additional Blueberry Hot Honey Mustard Sauce before serving.

Serve immediately while hot and crisp.

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