Baked Breaded Chicken Strips Recipe with Honey Mustard Dip
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
17 mins
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Total Time
37 mins
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Servings
8
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Course
Main Course, Lunch
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Cuisine
American
Baked Breaded Chicken Strips Recipe with Honey Mustard Dip
Description
This recipe involves marinating chicken breast strips in a mixture of Dijon mustard, real mayonnaise, and pressed garlic, which infuses flavor and aids in adhesion of the breading. The strips are then coated multiple times in seasoned Italian-style and panko bread crumbs, which bake to create a crunchy crust without frying.
Baking at a high temperature (450°F) ensures the chicken cooks through while developing a crisp, golden coating. The honey mustard dipping sauce combines equal parts Dijon mustard, honey, and mayonnaise, with optional poppy seeds for texture and visual appeal, complementing the savory crust with a balance of sweet and tang.
This dish is versatile, serving well as party finger food, a main dish alongside sides, or packed for lunches. The baking method reduces oil use compared to frying, while providing satisfying crunch and flavor.
Ingredients
Ingredients for Chicken Strips:
- 2 lbs chicken breast about 3 large chicken breasts
- sea salt
- black pepper
- 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise real
- 2-3 garlic pressed, small cloves
- 2 cups bread crumbs I used a mixture of 1 cup seasoned italian-style bread crumbs and 1 cup panko bread crumbs, but you can use 100% seasoned bread crumbs
Ingredients for Honey Mustard Sauce:
- 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp poppy seeds for effect, optional ;).
Instructions
How to Make Baked Chicken Tenders:
- Preheat Oven to 450˚F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with foil (to save yourself some clean-up).
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup dijon mustard, 1/3 cup real mayo and 3 pressed garlic cloves and set aside to let the garlic infuse into the marinade while you prep your chicken.
- Place bread crumbs in a second bowl.
- Rinse and pat dry your chicken with paper towels. Trim off any excess fat and cut chicken breasts into 1-inch thick strips.
- Lightly season both sides of the chicken strips with salt and pepper.
- Place chicken strips into the marinade and mix well.
- Roll each chicken strip into your bread crumbs a couple times to get a nice coating of crumbs then transfer breaded strips to prepared baking sheet. For the best, crispy crust results, do not overcrowd chicken.
- Bake at 450˚F for 15-17 min or until chicken is cooked through and golden brown on the outside.
How to make the Honey Mustard Dip:
- In a medium bowl (or in a blender), mix together 1/3 cup dijon mustard, 1/3 cup honey and 1/3 cup real mayo until well blended. 2. Stir in poppy seeds (if using). Refrigerate your dip until ready to serve.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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