Mustard Baked Chicken Tenders

Ingredients

• 1 lbs. chicken tenders
• ½ cup whole grain mustard
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• ½ teaspoon paprika (sweet smoked if you have it)
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• extra tarragon to garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425˚F (220˚C)
2. Combine the mustard, tarragon, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and mix well.½ cup whole grain mustard,2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon,1 tablespoon lemon juice,1 clove garlic,½ teaspoon paprika,½ teaspoon pepper,¼ teaspoon kosher salt
3. Pat dry the chicken tenders. Add the chicken to the bowl with mustard sauce and toss to coat each piece of chicken with the sauce.1 lbs. chicken tenders
4. Transfer the chicken along with the sauce to a large baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil.
5. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked. Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes for juices to redistribute into the meat. Garnish with extra tarragon and serve.