Oven Baked Chicken Strips
User Reviews
3.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
660 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Oven Baked Chicken Strips
Description
The chicken breast is cut into 1-inch strips and prepared for breading by seasoning flour with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and half the salt and pepper. The strips are dredged through seasoned flour, beaten eggs, then coated evenly in panko mixed with remaining salt and pepper. They are pressed into the panko to ensure a thorough crust.
The strips are placed on a baking sheet coated with melted butter, which is essential for crisping the coating and imparting a fried-like flavor. Baking at 400°F starts the cooking process, with a flip halfway through to brown both sides. Total bake time is about 20-25 minutes until cooked through and crispy.
The result is crunchy exterior chicken strips with tender meat inside, suitable for dipping or adding to sandwiches. The butter sets this recipe apart, imitating richness and texture of frying without oil. Panko is preferred for crispiness but can be replaced with bread crumbs with less crunch.
Ingredients
- 1.75 pounds chicken breast boneless skinless or tenderloins
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt divided
- 1 teaspoon black pepper divided
- 2 large egg
- 2 cups panko bread crumbs
- 8 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Melt the butter and pour it on to a large rimmed baking sheet, such as a sheet pan.
- If using chicken breasts, slice into strips, each about 1 inch wide.
- Add the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and half of the salt and pepper to a shallow dish. Add the eggs to a second shallow dish and beat well. Add the panko and remaining salt and pepper to a third shallow dish.
- Dip the chicken strips in the flour, then egg, then Panko. Press the strips into the Panko to ensure the chicken is evenly coated.
- Add the chicken strips to the pan with the melted butter.
- Bake for 10 minutes and then flip each piece of chicken over. Continue baking for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
Notes
- Melted butter on the baking sheet is crucial to achieve a fried flavor and crispy texture; do not omit it.
- Panko breadcrumbs give a crispier crust compared to regular breadcrumbs, although regular breadcrumbs can be used.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 660 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 660kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 50g | 100% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 187mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 1232mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 826mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 759IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.8
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