Cheddar Chicken Tenders with Wilted Spinach
Cheddar Chicken Tenders with Wilted Spinach is a flavorful French French Receipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Put oven rack in lower third of oven and preheat oven to 475°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPut oven rack in lower third of oven and preheat oven to 475°F.
Brush a large shallow baking pan with oil (2 tablespoons).
Pulse crackers in a food processor until finely ground, then transfer to a wide shallow bowl and stir in 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
Toss tenders with mustard in a large bowl until coated, then dredge, 2 at a time, in cracker crumbs until evenly coated.
Arrange tenders in 1 layer, without crowding, in oiled pan.
Bake, turning over once, until golden brown, about 15 minutes total.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, then cook spinach, covered, turning with tongs, until spinach is just wilted, about 2 minutes.
Stir in salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, then serve spinach with chicken.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.