Baked Chili Red Chicken Strips Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Chili Red Chicken Strips

• 2 large chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total)
• 2 large eggs
• Vegetable Oil
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• Chili Peppers
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ cup milk
• Pam Cooking Spray

How to Make Baked Chili Red Chicken Strips

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Cut two large chicken breasts into thin strips, slicing across the grain.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon paprika.
4. Add ½ cup diced bell peppers (optional).
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon baking powder.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with ½ cup milk, mixing until just combined. The batter will be thick, similar to peanut butter.
7. Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
8. Dip each chicken strip into the batter, ensuring it's fully coated.
9. Arrange the battered chicken strips on the prepared baking sheet.
10. Bake for 12 minutes.
11. Flip the chicken strips.
12. Bake for another 5 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
13. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!