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Two Step Crunchy Chicken Strips Recipe

Kid-approved crunchy chicken strips that are quick, easy, and bursting with flavor! This recipe uses crushed crackers or pretzels for a fun, confetti-like coating. Perfect for picky eaters and guaranteed to be a family favorite. Get creative and use multi-colored goldfish crackers for an extra colorful twist! Adapted from BH&G.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 521.6 kcal
Protein 61g
Rating 4.0 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Two Step Crunchy Chicken Strips

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How to Make Two Step Crunchy Chicken Strips

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with foil and lightly grease with cooking spray.
  3. Crush 1 ½ cups crackers or pretzels into coarse crumbs.
  4. In a shallow dish, pour ½ cup ranch dressing or mustard.
  5. Dip each chicken tenderloin into the dressing, allowing excess to drip off.
  6. Dredge the chicken in the crushed cracker/pretzel crumbs, ensuring it's fully coated.
  7. Arrange chicken strips in the prepared baking pan, leaving some space between each.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink and the coating is golden brown and crispy.
  9. Serve immediately with extra ranch dressing or mustard for dipping.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

35 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

36g

Carbs

8g

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