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Let’s get back to basics. There’s nothing better than succulent, golden-brown chicken tenders coated in crispy breadcrumbs. Especially not when served with a homemade honey-mustard dip and zesty spinach cooked with cranberries and walnuts. In this dish, sweet and savory flavors— and soft and crunchy textures— deliciously balance one another for the perfect family meal.
See PlansPreheat the oven to 475°F. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Crack the eggs into a medium bowl; add 1 tablespoon of water and beat until combined. Quarter the carrots lengthwise, then slice crosswise into 3-inch sticks. Using a peeler, remove the yellow rind of the lemon, avoiding the white pith; mince the rind to get 2 teaspoons of zest. Quarter and deseed the lemon. Pick the mint leaves off the stems; discard the stems. Roughly chop the walnuts. In a medium bowl, combine the mustard and three-quarters of the honey.
Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil; lightly coat the foil with olive oil. Cut each chicken breast into 3 equal-sized pieces. Place the breadcrumbs and flour into 2 separate, medium bowls. Season the breadcrumbs with salt and pepper. Working one at a time, completely coat each chicken piece in the flour (shaking off the excess), then the egg-water mixture (letting the excess drip off), then the seasoned breadcrumbs. Place the coated chicken on the sheet pan. Repeat with the remaining chicken pieces.
Place the sheet pan of coated chicken in the oven and bake 18 to 20 minutes, or until browned, crispy and cooked through. Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving dish.
While the chicken bakes, in a large pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the carrots; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 5 to 7 minutes, or until slightly softened. Add ½ cup of water; cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 4 minutes, or until the water has evaporated. Add the butter, remaining honey and 2 teaspoons of water. Cook, stirring occasionally, 1 to 2 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and thoroughly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving dish. Wipe out the pan.
In the same pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium until hot. Add the cranberries, walnuts and lemon zest; cook, stirring frequently, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until fragrant. Add the spinach; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 1 to 2 minutes, or until wilted. Transfer to a serving dish. Garnish the chicken and carrots with the mint (mincing before adding). Serve with the honey mustard and lemon wedges on the side. Enjoy!
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