There are endless options here. Here is a list of ideas to get you started:
- Honey Mustard or Creamy Honey Mustard
- BBQ sauce
- marinara sauce
- Ketchup
- Aioli
- Ranch
- pesto
- chimichurri
- sweet chili sauce
- Or just drizzle with lemon juice just before serving.
Baked chicken strips recipe ingredients
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/3 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 2/3 cup (1.7 oz) finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 pounds. chicken tenders (about 12)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
How to make baked chicken strips
- Preheat oven: Raise oven rack one level from center and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray a large oven-safe cooling rack with nonstick cooking spray and place on a rimmed 18-by-13-inch baking sheet.
- Prepare the ingredients for dredging: Pour the flour into a small, shallow dish. Crack and beat the eggs in a second shallow dish.
- In a third plate (such as a pie plate), mix together the panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, paprika, and garlic powder. Drizzle with olive oil then toss well to coat evenly.
- Season the chicken tenders: Season both sides of the chicken tenders with salt and pepper.
- Coat in flour, then egg: Working in pairs, dip chicken tenders in flour (gently shake off excess), then transfer to eggs, coating both sides.
- Top with panko whisk: lift from egg mixture and allow excess egg to drain off, then transfer to panko mixture. Coat both sides with the panko mixture while pressing, so the mixture adheres well.
- Transfer to a rack in a baking sheet: Transfer the chicken tenders to a prepared rack in a baking sheet, leaving some space between each piece. Repeat process to coat all chicken tenders.
- Bake to cook through: Bake in preheated oven until chicken is cooked through (165 in center of largest pieces), about 15 to 20 minutes. If you find they are browning too much, cover them with foil near the end.
- Garnish: If desired, garnish with parsley and serve hot (plain or with sauce of your choice).
Possible variations
- If you prefer, you can fry the chicken tenders (instead of baking them) in a skillet with 1/2 cup of olive oil until cooked through on both sides. Cook in batches so as not to overcrowd and cook over medium heat.
- Use 1/2 teaspoon each basil and oregano if you don’t have Italian seasoning.
- For a more intense garlic flour, use 1 tablespoon minced garlic (add to panko) instead of using garlic powder.
- Make them spicy by adding 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
- Add a citrus flavor by seasoning (panko) with the zest of two lemons.
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