These sweet and salty chicken tenders will please everyone at the dinner table — and you’ll never believe what the secret ingredient in the breading is. This post also includes a yummy, homemade honey mustard sauce.
I wrote this review while participating in a campaign for Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Twinkies. I received samples and a promotional item to thank me for participating.
I’m always up for a kitchen challenge. So when I was asked to create a creative recipe using Twinkies to enter to be in the comeback edition of the Twinkie Cookiebook, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to think outside the box. I wanted to think outside the box, and after discussing it with Forrest, we decided to do some sweet and salty chicken tenders.
Sweet & Salty Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts, cut into strips (or 5-6 chicken tenders)
- 1 cup milk, Kefir, or Almond Milk
- 5 Twinkies
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Place chicken strips into a gallon sized Ziploc bag with one cup of milk. Place in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Pulse Twinkies (cream and all) in food processor until crumbly.
- Spread on a baking sheet and place in the oven for 300 degrees.
- Put crumbles back in food processor and pulse until Twinkies are the consistency of graham cracker crumbs.
- Add paprika, seasoned salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Taste and adjust as needed.
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Cut up 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter into the bottom of a glass dish. Place in oven for a few minutes.
- Remove chicken from fridge. Shake off excess milk and dredge in Twinkie mixture. Put in glass dish (on top of melted butter.) Repeat with tenders.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink.
Katie is a Colorado-native, BYU graduated, and most importantly, wife to one and mother to three beautiful boys. She is passionate about sharing her experiences with others – especially about pregnancy, breastfeeding, cooking, and crafts. She is currently training to be a Certified Lactation Educator. She loves spending time with her family and helping others find joy in family life.
Kathleen @ Fearlessly Creative Mammas says
This is interesting for sure. How fun that Jack was able to help. My sister loves Twinkies. I wonder if she would try this. I will have to send her this recipe.