Oven-baked Parmesan Chicken Strips

Name: Oven-baked Parmesan Chicken Strips
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1/4 cup milk; 1 1 egg; 2/3 cup parmesan cheese; 2/3 cup plain breadcrumbs; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon paprika

Prep: 15 minsCook: 20 mins

Prep

15 mins

Cook

20 mins

Servings

Difficulty

Medium

Nut-Free

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My go to recipe for busy weeknights is these crispy oven baked Parmesan chicken strips. They're incredibly quick to throw together, taking just 15 minutes of prep before they hit the oven, and they cook in only 20 minutes. The best part is that baking instead of frying means less oil and fewer calories, making this a healthier option that doesn't sacrifice flavor or that satisfying crunch. Chicken breast is packed with lean protein, so you're getting a nutritious meal that the whole family will actually enjoy. These strips are perfect served with your favorite dipping sauce or tossed into a salad, and they're budget friendly too.

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Ingredients

Servings:

2 largeboneless skinless chicken breasts(cut into 8 to 10 strips)
237 mlmilk
11 egg(beaten)
473 mlparmesan cheese(grated)
473 mlplain breadcrumbs(like Progresso)
1 teaspoononion powder
1 teaspoongarlic powder
3 teaspoondried thyme
1 teaspoonsdried basil
1 teaspoonblack pepper
1 teaspoonpaprika

Detail level

Instructions

1
Spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray.
2
In a shallow dish, combine milk and egg.
3
In a plastic zipper bag, combine Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, basil, pepper and paprika.
4
Dip chicken strips first in milk mixture, then toss to coat evenly in the breadcrumb/cheese mixture.
5
Place on baking sheets and bake at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes or until golden.

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