Description
This Baked Breaded Chicken Strips recipe is a delicious and healthier alternative to fried chicken strips, featuring juicy chicken breasts coated in a crispy breadcrumb layer and served with a sweet and tangy honey mustard dip. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or main dish that satisfies both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Strips
- 2 lbs chicken breast (about 3 large chicken breasts)
- Sea Salt & Pepper, to taste
- 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
- 2-3 small garlic cloves, pressed
- 2 cups bread crumbs
Honey Mustard Dip
- 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp poppy seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Trim chicken breasts and slice them into strips. Season the strips with sea salt and pepper. Spread 1/3 cup Dijon mustard evenly over the chicken strips, ensuring each strip is well coated. Press the garlic cloves to release their flavor and mix into the mustard coating or apply separately.
- Bread the Chicken: Place the bread crumbs in a shallow dish. Dip each mustard-coated chicken strip into the bread crumbs, pressing gently to ensure the coating sticks well, forming an even crust around each strip.
- Bake the Chicken Strips: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Lay the breaded chicken strips on a baking tray lined with parchment paper or a lightly greased rack. Bake for approximately 17 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the breading is golden brown and crispy, turning halfway if needed for even baking.
- Prepare the Honey Mustard Dip: In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup Dijon mustard, 1/3 cup honey, 1/3 cup mayonnaise, and 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds if using. Mix well until smooth and creamy. Adjust sweetness or tanginess according to taste.
- Serve: Once the chicken strips are baked and slightly cooled, serve them with the honey mustard dip on the side for dipping. Enjoy immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, bake on a wire rack over the baking sheet to allow air circulation.
- You can substitute regular mayo with low-fat or vegan mayo depending on dietary preference.
- Poppy seeds in the dip add a nice texture and visual appeal but are optional.
- Chicken strips can also be seasoned with smoked paprika or herbs for variation.
- Ensure chicken strips reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to guarantee safe consumption.
