Oven Fried Chicken Strips
This crisp, golden Oven Fried Chicken Strips recipe is the perfect blend of comfort food and healthy homemade goodness.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced into 1" strips
- 1 cup all-purpose flour swap gluten-free flour blend to go GF
- 2 large eggs room temperature (helps panko adhere)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs or whole wheat breadcrumbs for extra fiber
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika smoked paprika adds depth
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper omit or reduce for mild
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted grass-fed butter
- cooking spray or parchment paper for easy release
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour mixed with garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper; one with beaten eggs; and one with panko breadcrumbs and cayenne.
- Dredge each strip in the seasoned flour, shake off excess, dip in egg, then coat thoroughly in panko. Press gently to help breadcrumbs stick.
- Arrange chicken strips on the rack or directly on the baking sheet, leaving space between pieces. Lightly spray the tops with olive oil or cooking spray to encourage browning. Bake until golden and crispy.
- Let the strips rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to settle and the coating to firm up. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Pat chicken dry for better coating; use fresh panko for extra crunch; stir in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan for a cheesy twist. Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet for a crispy outcome.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcal
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