Delicious Baked Breaded Chicken Strips served with a flavorful Honey Mustard Dip. These crispy chicken strips are perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Author:Maya
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:15-17 minutes
Total Time:35-37 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Dish
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Strips:
2 lbs chicken breasts (about 3 large breasts)
Sea salt and pepper, to taste
⅓ cup Dijon mustard
⅓ cup mayonnaise (preferably real mayonnaise)
2–3 small garlic cloves, pressed
2 cups bread crumbs (1 cup seasoned Italian-style bread crumbs and 1 cup panko bread crumbs, or all seasoned bread crumbs)
For the Honey Mustard Sauce:
⅓ cup Dijon mustard
⅓ cup honey
⅓ cup mayonnaise
½ teaspoon poppy seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken Strips: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with foil for easy clean-up.
In a large bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, and pressed garlic cloves. Let the mixture sit for a few minutes to allow the garlic to infuse into the marinade.
In another bowl, place the bread crumbs.
Prepare the Chicken: Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts using paper towels. Trim off any excess fat and cut the breasts into 1-inch thick strips.
Season the chicken strips lightly with sea salt and pepper on both sides.
Coat the Chicken Strips: Add the chicken strips to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Then, roll each chicken strip in the bread crumbs, making sure the chicken is evenly coated. Arrange the breaded strips on the prepared baking sheet. To ensure a crispy crust, avoid overcrowding the chicken strips on the baking sheet.
Bake the Chicken Strips: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-17 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the outside is golden brown and crispy.
Make the Honey Mustard Dip: In a medium bowl (or in a blender), combine the Dijon mustard, honey, and mayonnaise. Stir until smooth and well-blended. If desired, stir in poppy seeds for a bit of extra flair. Refrigerate until ready to serve.