It may be the kid in me, but I do love chicken tenders. Simple, portable and packed with flavor. A bite-size reminder of Sunday dinner at grandma’s, with the added fun of a variety of ways you can serve with dipping sauces, salads or, in this case, a mango rainbow slaw.
The lovely Ayesha Curry is sharing her recipe for Oven Baked Chicken Tenders with Mango Rainbow Slaw to add some kick to your summer. This recipe features the nutritious Tommy Atkins mango. Originally from Florida, this mango is now the most widely grown commercial variety coming into the United States, according to the National Mango Board.
You’ll recognize the Tommy Atkins by its dark-red blush, not quite “Jungle Red,” but close, with green and orange-yellow accents. Did you know that mangoes are related to pistachios and cashews?
The Tommy Atkins Variety of Mango. Photo: National Mango Board.
Ayesha Curry is partnering with the National Mango Board to provide recipes using this popular fruit. The Oven Baked Chicken Tenders with Mango Rainbow Salsa is the second of her recipes we’ve shared. You can find her recipe for Jerk Rubbed Chicken Skewers with Mango Salsa here. Both are delightful recipes for any gathering of friends and family.
Ingredients
Chicken Tenders
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken tenders
- 1-1/2 to 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 2/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- To taste salt and pepper
Mango Rainbow Slaw
- 1 mango, peeled and julienned
- 1/2 purple cabbage, shredded
- 1 red bell pepper, deseeded and julienned
- 2 large carrots, peeled and julienned
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- To taste salt and pepper
Preparation
- 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Add panko and parmesan into a shallow dish, stir and set aside.
- 2 In a bowl, add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, parsley, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Take chicken tenders and coat them into the wet mixture before gently rolling into panko and parmesan mixture, making sure that the entire chicken tender is coated well. Place chicken tenders on prepared baking dish (a wire rack baking pan is best.) Cook in a preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until cooked through.
- 3 In a large bowl, add shredded cabbage, bell pepper, mango, and carrots.
- 4 In a small bowl, add lime, vinegar, syrup, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine. Drizzle the lime mixture over the slaw and toss to coat.
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